@Robosats is an open‑source project: anyone can propose code improvements, fix existing bugs (take a look at
— there are tasks for all skill levels and BTC bounties), or create something new from it (a “fork”). It is also a federation: we do not impose universal rules. We offer recommendations and each coordinator is free to follow them or not. Users should be fully aware of this, do their own research, and decide whom to trust before acting blindly. A few minutes of checks can save a lot of time and trouble later. Anyone can contribute expertise, file complaints, or suggest improvements to the general recommendations.
A coordinator may adopt the same approach as others or choose a different one if they believe it better fits their users’ needs or will be more successful. The market will decide, and others will adapt their policies accordingly. Anyone can implement their own policies, create a new page, or become a coordinator.
As a federation, we strive to maintain the highest quality standards for users, stay in contact with the community and coordinators, and remain vigilant for evidence of malicious or irregular behavior. If a coordinator proves malicious, we will expel them from the federation (though in the long run honesty is usually more profitable, since trust is hard to earn and maintain). That means the coordinator will not appear as an option on the official RoboSats site, but they may operate independently and no one can stop them.
The current main friction point for RoboSats is the use of fiat platforms. It’s important that users choose platforms with the lowest risk of withdrawing funds after the swap completes. In this respect, in‑person exchanges offer the strongest guarantee (it's important to verify that banknotes are genuine — for example, by watching them come out of the ATM or using banknote verification tools). However, in that scenario personal safety is more exposed, so it’s important to take appropriate precautions.
Inform yourselves, act sensibly, and enjoy being sovereign individuals.
GitHub
RoboSats/robosats
A simple and private bitcoin exchange. Contribute to RoboSats/robosats development by creating an account on GitHub.