Proof of reserves is designed to get exchanges demonstrate transparency by proving that customers deposits are safe in their possession. In an industry riddled with uncertainties and fraud, the need to reassure investors that their funds are safe cannot be overemphasised.

In a bid to raise transparency and trust in cryptocurrency exchanges Proof of reserves allows customers and auditors to indeed verify that exchanges retain the funds they deposited in them.
Unfortunately only a handful of exchanges currently offer any kind of proof of reserves for their customers; while some cite security, cost and competitive disadvantages for their failure to release their proof of reserves, the bold ones have gone on to release theirs.

As a trader, do you feel safe using such exchanges that haven’t released theirs or should the more transparent ones be given preference?