For years, I used exch(.cx/.net), a platform that aligned with my values, prioritising privacy, low fees, no KYC, and no arbitrary freezes. Unfortunately exch is no longer available, and as centralised exchanges increasingly impose restrictive policies, high fees, and fractional reserve scams. This left a gap in the market for a truly privacy-focused exchange.

To address this, I began developing a new privacy-focused exchange. Initially, I secured a sponsor, but due to legal complications on their end, the funding fell through. Without the necessary resources, I was forced to halt development. Rather than let the project disappear, I’ve decided to release the entire source code (frontend and backend) publicly.