OpenMonero launched after LocalMonero shut down in May 2024, filling the gap for a web-based Monero P2P marketplace. It follows the same classifieds model: sellers post ads with their terms, buyers browse and initiate trades, and both parties negotiate via built-in chat.
Access: openmonero.com (clearnet) + .onion address (Tor)
Visit openmonero.com and register. No email required — just username and password. Your account is active immediately.
Add your bio, trading experience, and supported payment methods. If you have history from LocalMonero or AgoraDesk, include your archived profile links (Wayback Machine). Set your homepage URL if you have one.
Request reputation import by contacting OpenMonero support with your old platform username and archived profile URL.
Buy ads (you want to buy XMR): Set your margin (e.g., -10% means you pay 10% above market), currency, payment method, min/max amounts, and trading terms.
Sell ads (you want to sell XMR): Same setup, but sell ads require an XMR deposit to become visible. This ensures sellers have funds available.
When someone responds to your ad, use the built-in chat to finalize details. Exchange Monero addresses (use subaddresses), confirm payment method, and agree on timeline.
Use the platform's escrow for first trades. Release funds only after confirming payment receipt.
| Feature | OpenMonero | XMRBazaar | Haveno |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Web marketplace | Web classifieds | Desktop DEX |
| Fees | 0% | 0% | 0.6-2% |
| Escrow | Platform-held | Optional multisig | Mandatory multisig |
| KYC | None | None | None |
| Tor access | Yes | No | Yes (via proxy) |
| Sell ads need deposit | Yes (0.11 XMR) | No | Yes (5-15%) |
| LocalMonero successor | Direct | Spiritual | Different model |
| Active users | ~1-5K | 7,000+ | ~2,000 |
Full platform comparison: Haveno vs XMRBazaar vs OpenMonero
I trade actively on OpenMonero with two live ads:
Or contact directly: Telegram @arnoldnakamura | Full details