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bisq-network/bisq

A decentralized bitcoin exchange network observed · 2026-08-28

github.com/bisq-network/bisq · homepage · Java · AGPL-3.0 (copyleft) observed · 2026-08-28

Health v2 · maintenance only

99/100

  • Activity 99
  • Release rhythm 99
  • Longevity 100
How is this computed?

round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.

  • gap_med: 17
  • age_days: 4557
  • days_rel: 8
  • days_push: 8
  • n_releases_24m: 12

Full methodology

Adoption not part of the score

5128 stars · 1302 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded

Bisq is an open-source desktop application and peer-to-peer network for exchanging bitcoin for national currencies and other cryptocurrencies without a centralized intermediary. It uses Tor-based P2P networking, 2-of-2 multisig escrow wallets, and a human arbitration system to enable private, non-custodial trading.

Use cases

  • buy bitcoin with fiat without identity verification
  • sell bitcoin privately peer-to-peer
  • trade bitcoin for other cryptocurrencies without a centralized exchange
  • run a non-custodial exchange node on my own machine
  • exchange bitcoin over Tor for privacy
  • resolve trade disputes with decentralized arbitration

When to choose

  • you want to trade bitcoin without KYC/identity verification
  • you need a non-custodial exchange where you always control your funds
  • privacy matters and you want Tor-based, serverless trading
  • you prefer open-source software with decentralized governance

When to avoid

  • you want fast, high-liquidity trading with low spreads
  • you need a custodial or mobile-first exchange experience
  • you are unwilling to lock security deposits in multisig escrow
  • you need support for many altcoins beyond what Bisq offers

Facets

application · maturity stable

p2p security cryptography gui networking fintech privacy cross-platform self-hosted windows cross-platform jvm bitcoin decentralized-exchange tor multisig escrow non-custodial trading cryptocurrency macos linux desktop

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Member repositories

RepositoryRoleHealth v2
bisq-network/bisqmain99

For agents

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