Overview
SageSwap is a non-KYC exchange that lets you swap to and from Monero (XMR) without identity verification. This review is based on a live test swap to confirm that their service works as advertised and to walk through the full process from start to finish.
You can find Sage Swap listed on Monerica.com under Exchanges → Non-KYC Exchanges. Using the affiliate link there helps support ongoing educational content about the Monero circular economy at no extra cost to you.
Important Disclaimer
Nothing in this review is tax, legal, financial, or investment advice. Always follow the laws and regulations in your local jurisdiction. You alone are responsible for how you choose to use any exchange or financial service.
Test Swap: USDT to Monero (XMR)
For this verification, I performed a swap from USDT to Monero (XMR). Below is the step-by-step flow as it occurred on SageSwap:
- Navigate to Sage Swap using the affiliate link on Monerica.
- Select the trading pair: USDT → XMR.
- Enter the amount of USDT to swap and click “Get rate”.
- Enter the receiving Monero wallet address.
- Create the transaction to generate the deposit details.
- Scan the QR code with the wallet to pre-populate address and amount.
- Send the USDT to the deposit address provided.
- Wait on the status page while the transaction is detected and confirmed.
- Receive the Monero in the wallet once the swap completes.
In this test, the site first updated the status to indicate it was waiting for confirmations, then later updated to success. At that point, the XMR arrived in my wallet as expected and the swap was complete.
Privacy Features
Sage Swap is designed with privacy in mind. Some of the key privacy-oriented features include:
- Non-KYC swaps: You can use the service without uploading identity documents.
- Support for VPN and Tor: Sage Swap also offers a Tor address, allowing you to access the service through the Tor network for additional network-level privacy.
- Transaction deletion: After your swap is completed and you have confirmed that the funds have arrived, Sage Swap gives you an option to delete that order from their database.
The ability to delete the completed transaction can reduce the amount of data the service holds about your past activity. However, you should only use this feature after you have fully verified that your funds have arrived and that you no longer need the order data, for example, for your own record-keeping.
User Experience
The interface is straightforward: you choose the pair, enter the amount, provide your receiving address, and confirm the transaction. The generated QR code makes it easy to send the exact amount from a mobile or desktop wallet without manually copying the address.
During the test swap, status updates were clear and automatic:
- Initial creation of the order.
- Detection of the deposit transaction.
- Waiting for confirmations.
- Final status changed to “success” once the Monero was sent.
Pros and Considerations
Pros
- Non-KYC: no identity verification needed for swaps.
- Monero support in both directions (to and from XMR).
- Ability to delete completed transactions from their database.
- Tor access for additional privacy.
- Simple, clean workflow for executing a swap.
Considerations
- As with any non-custodial swap, you must double-check all addresses and amounts.
- Only delete transaction records after confirming the funds have safely arrived.
- Rates and fees can change over time, so always review the current rate before confirming a swap.
Conclusion
Overall, SageSwap appears to be a privacy-respecting swap service for Monero users. It supports popular trading pairs, allows you to use VPNs and Tor, and uniquely offers the ability to delete completed transactions from their order database. In this verification test, the swap from USDT to XMR completed successfully and the funds arrived in my wallet without issues.
If you are exploring ways to participate in the Monero circular economy and value non-KYC options, SageSwap is worth considering among the exchanges listed on Monerica.
