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| + | Bisq provides a peer to peer bitcoin exchange experience via software that runs locally on the users computer. There are two software versions users can choose to run: |
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| + | == Bisq 1 == |
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| + | Bisq 1 is a long established peer to peer exchange that started in 2016 (originally named Bit Square). Over the years the exchange has continually improved to provide traders with a decentralized, peer to peer, platform to buy and sell bitcoin for fiat and a range of altcoins. Individual trade sizes on Bisq 1 can be as large as 0.125 BTC for fiat trades and 1.0 BTC for altcoins. Security for the trades is provided by way of a multisig deposit that means trades can safely trade with strangers. |
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| − | * '''[[Introduction]]''' — what Bisq is and why, in a nutshell
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| − | * '''[https://bisq.network/getting-started Getting started]''' — complete your first trade in minutes
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| − | * '''[[Downloading and installing]]''' — or [https://github.com/bisq-network/bisq/blob/master/docs/build.md build it yourself]
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| − | * '''Backing up critical data''' — [[Backing_up_your_wallet_seed|seed words]] and [[Backing_up_application_data|data directory]]
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| − | * '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDkzUl9wibc Take a tour]''' — get acquainted with the interface
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| − | * '''[[Payment methods]]''' — supported payment methods and limitations
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| − | * '''[[Trading fees]]''' — competitive rates for unparalleled privacy
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| − | * '''[https://bisq.network/markets Markets]''' — current offers and recent trades
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| − | * '''[[Dispute resolution]]''' — what happens when a trade doesn't go smoothly
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| − | * '''[[Tips and Tricks]]''' — how you can get the most out of Bisq ([[Performance_Tips|Performance]], [[Privacy_Tips|Privacy]])
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| − | </div> | + | <big>[[Bisq 1|Find out more about Bisq 1]].</big> |
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| − | * '''[https://docs.bisq.network/contributor-checklist.html Contributor checklist]''' — see how we think, work, and collaborate
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| − | * '''[https://github.com/bisq-network GitHub]''' — all the code
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| − | * '''[https://github.com/orgs/bisq-network/projects/3 Current projects]''' — see what we're up to right now
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| − | * '''[https://bisq.network/stats Overview]''' — trading volume, BSQ issuance, other activity
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| − | * '''[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1o-I5fAx7DJRVqYjW8fPbo0ztlGIhIZ1EM2iLc5aEHnA Trading activity]''' — all the numbers, in detail
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| − | * '''[https://monitor.bisq.network Network monitor]''' — P2P network activity, Tor metrics, other data
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| − | * '''[https://bisq.network/release-stats Release stats]''' — download numbers by release
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| − | * '''[https://keybase.io/team/bisq Keybase]''' — where everyone hangs out and collaborates
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| − | * '''[https://twitter.com/bisq_network/ Twitter]''' — user-facing announcements and news
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| − | * '''[https://bisq.network/blog Blog]''' — longer-form updates and perspectives
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| − | * '''[https://youtube.com/c/bisq-network YouTube]''' — calls, how-tos, interviews, and more
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| − | * '''[https://bisq.community Forum]''' — ask questions, post opinions
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| − | * '''[https://reddit.com/r/bisq Reddit]''' — mingle with other redditors who use Bisq
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| − | </noinclude>__NOTOC____NOEDITSECTION__ | + | == Bisq 2 == |
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| | + | Bisq 2 was launched in 2024. Bisq 2 will have a range of trade protocols. The fist one launched, and currently the only one available, is Bisq Easy. This allows traders with a decentralized, peer to peer, platform to buy and sell bitcoin for fiat. Individual trade sizes on Bisq Easy are limited to as 0.01 BTC. Security for the trades is provided through the reputation of the BTC sellers. There are no trade fees on Bisq Easy, and no deposit requirements. Bisq Easy is expected to replace Bisq 1 for fiat trades of 0.01 BTC and under. |
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| | + | <big>[[Bisq 2|Find out more about Bisq 2]].</big> |
Bisq is a decentralized bitcoin exchange network.
Bisq provides a peer to peer bitcoin exchange experience via software that runs locally on the users computer. There are two software versions users can choose to run:
Bisq 1
Bisq 1 is a long established peer to peer exchange that started in 2016 (originally named Bit Square). Over the years the exchange has continually improved to provide traders with a decentralized, peer to peer, platform to buy and sell bitcoin for fiat and a range of altcoins. Individual trade sizes on Bisq 1 can be as large as 0.125 BTC for fiat trades and 1.0 BTC for altcoins. Security for the trades is provided by way of a multisig deposit that means trades can safely trade with strangers.
Find out more about Bisq 1.
Bisq 2
Bisq 2 was launched in 2024. Bisq 2 will have a range of trade protocols. The fist one launched, and currently the only one available, is Bisq Easy. This allows traders with a decentralized, peer to peer, platform to buy and sell bitcoin for fiat. Individual trade sizes on Bisq Easy are limited to as 0.01 BTC. Security for the trades is provided through the reputation of the BTC sellers. There are no trade fees on Bisq Easy, and no deposit requirements. Bisq Easy is expected to replace Bisq 1 for fiat trades of 0.01 BTC and under.
Find out more about Bisq 2.
