Why your payments are exposed
Every digital payment leaves a trace. Your bank knows what you buy. Credit card companies sell your data. When buying a VPN, you don't want a database showing: "Person X purchased a VPN."
Monero (XMR) — Truly anonymous
Monero is the only cryptocurrency that obscures all transactions by default. Sender, receiver, amount — all invisible. Unlike Bitcoin, Monero is actually anonymous.
- Ring Signatures, Stealth Addresses, RingCT
- Untraceable
- Accepted by most VPNs
- Buy via SimpleSwap, ChangeNOW
Bitcoin Lightning
Fast (under 1 second), cheap (less than 1 cent). But Bitcoin is pseudonymous, not anonymous. For better privacy: CoinJoin or Wasabi Wallet.
Comparison
| Method | Anonymity | Speed | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monero | High | 2-10 min | Global |
| Bitcoin Lightning | Medium | < 1 sec | Global |
| Paysafecard | High | Instant | EU |
| Credit Card | Low | Instant | Global |
How to buy Monero
Use SimpleSwap
SimpleSwap.io: swap Bitcoin to Monero with no account. No KYC under €900.
Create a wallet
Official Monero GUI Wallet or Cake Wallet (mobile). Secure the 25-word seed phrase.
Swap
Send Bitcoin to SimpleSwap address. Receive Monero in your wallet. Takes 10-30 minutes.
Pay
Mullvad, ProtonVPN accept Monero directly. Select "Monero" at checkout.