Methodology — how we score no-KYC crypto services

The 5 weighted factors

Every service receives a single 0–10 trust score. Factors are weighted; sum totals 100%.

KYC stance 35%

Truly no-KYC services start at the top. Optional, limited or required KYC subtracts points.

Custody model 20%

Non-custodial wins. Custodial services lose points unless custody is brief and trade-required.

Transparency & open source 15%

Open-source code, public security audits and clear policies score higher.

Track record 15%

Years of operation without incidents. Past freezes, exit scams or hostile policy changes hurt heavily.

Operational health 15%

Uptime monitored every 6 hours. Recurring downtime, broken withdrawals or unresponsive support drag the score down.

The 6-tier KYC taxonomy

More granular than competitors' 4–5 tier scales. Every badge ships the level number so you can scan a list at a glance.

L0Trustless

Architecturally impossible to KYC — trust math, not promises.

L1Anonymous

No signup, no email, no logs by policy. Operator could turn rogue but doesn't today.

L2Discreet

No KYC at signup, but AML screening can flag and freeze your transaction.

L3Tiered

Small amounts no KYC. Larger amounts require full identity verification.

L4Soft KYC

Email or phone required at signup. Full ID needed for advanced features.

L5Mandatory

Government ID required to do anything. Listed for comparison only.

How we keep entries fresh

Automated checks ping each service's website every six hours and update its uptime status. Major policy changes — KYC tightening, jurisdiction moves, security incidents — are reflected manually within a few days.

Every card carries a "Verified" timestamp; the service detail page shows the exact last-checked time and a status indicator (Online / Issues / Down).

Live status, every 6 hours. Multiple consecutive failures trigger a Telegram alert to the editorial team. Status changes are reflected on the service page within minutes.

Editorial independence

We may use affiliate links on outbound CTAs. Affiliate status never changes a service's score — period.

We don't accept paid listings, paid reviews, or "featured" placements. Score and ranking come from the methodology above; if a sponsored slot existed, it would be clearly marked.

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