The Privacy Hypocrite Shame List
Companies that market themselves as privacy-focused but refuse to accept Monero — the only truly private money.
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Never Added XMR
An online academy to protect your assets and stop surveillance.
Why shamed: Does not accept Monero or any crypto at all despite the focus on privacy and teaching people about it. They only accept credit cards.
Never Added XMR
mailbox.org has built a credible and solid offering around security, confidentiality and data sovereignty. Their infrastructure, their certifications and their technical choices show a real desire to protect users against surveillance and commercial exploitation.
Why shamed: However, this promise remains incomplete as long as the payment remains traceable. By linking an account to a traditional financial identity, part of the anonymity is mechanically weakened, creating a point of vulnerability even outside of their technical system.
The integration of Monero (XMR) would make it possible to fill this inconsistency by extending protection to the act of payment itself. This would offer users true end-to-end anonymity, consistent with the values that mailbox.org already claims.
Adopting Monero would not only be a technical improvement, but a strong positioning: that of a service which fully assumes the protection of its users, without compromise.
The integration of Monero (XMR) would make it possible to fill this inconsistency by extending protection to the act of payment itself. This would offer users true end-to-end anonymity, consistent with the values that mailbox.org already claims.
Adopting Monero would not only be a technical improvement, but a strong positioning: that of a service which fully assumes the protection of its users, without compromise.
Delisted XMR
A free open source disk encryption software for Windows, Mac OSX and Linux. The premier encryption solution for FDE and encrypted containers.
Why shamed: XMR donation option suddenly dropped (https://veracrypt.io/en/Donation.html) without explanation after accepting it for years. Though to be fair to the dev, he in particular has a high threat profile due to the nature of the Veracrypt software he develops. He mentioned in his forum a few months ago that he was "gone for a few months", and early in 2026 his Microsoft developer account was banned. Perhaps that played a part in it? Maybe he saw it was banned and may have thought XMR donations played a part in the decision, and removed XMR in his panic?
Because of the pressure a dev like this gets, and due to his contribution to the privacy/security community, I would propose a "soft" shaming, since it may not be his fault/he felt he was forced to remove XMR as an option.
ARCHIVED PROOF that XMR used to be accepted, (at least) as recently as late 2024, but I'm almost positive XMR was still supported when I did my usual mid-year 2025 donations: https://archive.is/jOo6p
Because of the pressure a dev like this gets, and due to his contribution to the privacy/security community, I would propose a "soft" shaming, since it may not be his fault/he felt he was forced to remove XMR as an option.
ARCHIVED PROOF that XMR used to be accepted, (at least) as recently as late 2024, but I'm almost positive XMR was still supported when I did my usual mid-year 2025 donations: https://archive.is/jOo6p
Never Added XMR
Mozilla Thunderbird is a free and open-source personal information manager primarily used as an e-mail client with a calendar and contact book, as well as an RSS feed reader, chat client (IRC/XMPP/Matrix), and news client. They aim to provide open source apps that are secure, private and available for users around the world.
Why shamed: They don't have any cryptocurrency donation page (https://www.thunderbird.net/en-US/donate/).
Never Added XMR
NO2ID is a campaigning organisation. We are a single-issue group focussed on the threat to liberty and privacy posed by the rapid growth of the Database State, of which (in 2025) “digital ID cards” are the most visible part.
We are entirely independent. We do not endorse any party, nor campaign on any other topic. (This is related to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.)
We are entirely independent. We do not endorse any party, nor campaign on any other topic. (This is related to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.)
Why shamed: 1)"We are entirely independent." - while allowing only Stripe, PayPal donations
2)"opposing the government’s digital ID system (“digital ID cards”) and the Database State." - while creating database entries with every donation
3)NO2ID - it their name they have no to ID while PayPal and banks require IDs to use money
2)"opposing the government’s digital ID system (“digital ID cards”) and the Database State." - while creating database entries with every donation
3)NO2ID - it their name they have no to ID while PayPal and banks require IDs to use money
Never Added XMR
Founded in 2005, Open Rights Group (ORG) is a UK-based digital rights organisation that campaigns to protect our rights to privacy and free speech online.
Why shamed: 1)"We raise awareness, campaign, lobby, go to court – whatever it takes – to challenge restrictions to our human rights. " - while accepting donation via PayPal, card but banks restrict access for money and can freeze account.
2)" For example, migrants, people from racialized backgrounds, disabled people and people on lower incomes are more likely to be affected by intrusive surveillance, weakened data protection and discriminatory automated decision-making." - yes and less likely they can open bank account. Everyone can accept and use Monero
3)"We challenge threats to privacy by both the government through the surveillance of our personal communications and private companies, who use our personal data to increase their profits." - and accepting only banks and PayPal. Again, same stuff
2)" For example, migrants, people from racialized backgrounds, disabled people and people on lower incomes are more likely to be affected by intrusive surveillance, weakened data protection and discriminatory automated decision-making." - yes and less likely they can open bank account. Everyone can accept and use Monero
3)"We challenge threats to privacy by both the government through the surveillance of our personal communications and private companies, who use our personal data to increase their profits." - and accepting only banks and PayPal. Again, same stuff
Never Added XMR
Reclaiming privacy. Defending freedom. They work to roll back the surveillance state and protect the rights of everyone in the UK to be free from unfair intrusion.
Why shamed: Doesn’t accept Monero, crypto or any form of donation except credit card.
Delisted XMR
The Calyx Institute defends digital privacy, advances connectivity, and dedicates to a future where everyone has access to the resources and tools to remain securely connected.
Why shamed: They previously allowed crypto and specifically Monero for membership donations, but now only take credit card payments via PayPal.
Never Added XMR
Liberapay is a recurrent donations platform.
Why shamed: They have abandoned an open issue to support Cryptocurrencies, with majority support being in favor of Monero https://github.com/liberapay/liberapay.com/issues/1994
✅ Monero alternative:
https://xmrchat.com/
Never Added XMR
Ko-fi helps creators make an income from your biggest fans. Whether you’re an artist, streamer or any kind of creator you can accept tips, set up memberships, take requests and sell your work - all in one place.
Why shamed: Only fiat payment methods supported: https://help.ko-fi.com/hc/en-us/articles/24482435253661-W…
✅ Monero alternative:
https://xmrchat.com/
Never Added XMR
"At SubscribeStar.com, we believe every content creator deserves to be published, to be heard, and to prosper. And that's precisely what we've been providing since we first launched our platform back in 2017."
Why shamed: Only fiat payment methods
✅ Monero alternative:
https://xmrchat.com/
Never Added XMR
itch.io is an open marketplace for independent digital creators with a focus on independent video games. It’s a platform that enables anyone to sell the content they've created. As a seller you’re in charge of how it’s done: you set the price, you run sales, and you design your pages. It’s never necessary to get votes, likes, or follows to get your content approved, and you can make changes to how you distribute your work as frequently as you like.
Why shamed: They implemented support for Bitcoin very early on: https://itch.io/updates/introducing-bitcoin-support
But as it always happens, they dropped this feature because Bitcoin is not used as money. They should take a new look at Monero in the year 2026 to consider supporting it as a payment method instead, as users already request it: https://itch.io/t/4518809/crypto-assisted-payment
But as it always happens, they dropped this feature because Bitcoin is not used as money. They should take a new look at Monero in the year 2026 to consider supporting it as a payment method instead, as users already request it: https://itch.io/t/4518809/crypto-assisted-payment
✅ Monero alternative:
https://xmrchat.com/
Never Added XMR
Collaborative, transparent, financial management tool
Why shamed: Abandoned GitHub issue: https://github.com/opencollective/opencollective/issues/4200
✅ Monero alternative:
https://xmrchat.com/
Other Crypto Only
Buy Me a Coffee makes supporting fun and easy. In just a couple of taps, your fans can make the payment (buy you a coffee) and leave a message.
Why shamed: Creators can now accept USDC on Buy Me a Coffee https://x.com/buymeacoffee/status/2051655749395456210
✅ Monero alternative:
https://xmrchat.com/
Never Added XMR
The alternative to Windows and macOS designed to make your computer faster, more powerful, secure, and privacy-respecting.
Why shamed: They don’t accept Monero or any cryptocurrency despite marketing their company as “privacy-respecting”.
Never Added XMR
Independent online newspaper that focuses on privacy and freedom.
Why shamed: They claim, "Your privacy is critically important to us." While using Stripe as their only payment method. Stripe, according to their privacy policy collects and uses all this data: https://your.ls/xmeaa
404media says, "We help protect you from overreaching government demands for your personal information." While only offering Stripe to pay for their services, 404Media fails at this promise—the US government and 1000s of corporations can see exactly who pays for a 404Media subscription—what they look like, what else they purchase, when they purchase it, where they live. This is totally unnecessary information to collect just to read a newspaper.
404media says, "We help protect you from overreaching government demands for your personal information." While only offering Stripe to pay for their services, 404Media fails at this promise—the US government and 1000s of corporations can see exactly who pays for a 404Media subscription—what they look like, what else they purchase, when they purchase it, where they live. This is totally unnecessary information to collect just to read a newspaper.
✅ Monero alternative:
https://www.therage.co/
Never Added XMR
Organization that facilitates crypto donations
Why shamed: accepts 100+ other cryptos including many shitcoins, but not Monero—which is one of the most used cryptos for real-world transactions. If they accepted monero, 1500+ non-profits would also accept it.
Never Added XMR
Privacy-friendly app for YouTube
Why shamed: “We protect your privacy
No proprietary Google APIs
Only send information which are required to get video and channel details
Decide what information we keep
We store everything offline on your device”
Does not allow Monero donations
No proprietary Google APIs
Only send information which are required to get video and channel details
Decide what information we keep
We store everything offline on your device”
Does not allow Monero donations
✅ Monero alternative:
https://invidious.io/donate/
Other Crypto Only
Censorship-resistant peer-to-peer messaging that bypasses centralized servers, with privacy built-in
Why shamed: Emphasizes privacy but does not allow Monero donations. Instead, they accept Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash.
Never Added XMR
Web app for video privacy conferencing
Why shamed: Asks for donations but does not allow any in crypto
Never Added XMR
Data-economical and privacy aware web hosting service
Why shamed: Emphasizes minimal data collection: just an email address is needed to register.
Does not accept crypto
Does not accept crypto
Other Crypto Only
WireGuard® is an extremely simple yet fast and modern VPN that utilizes state-of-the-art cryptography.
Why shamed: Accept Bitcoin (BTC) as donation method (https://www.wireguard.com/donations/) but not Monero (XMR).
✅ Monero alternative:
https://monerica.com/vpns
Never Added XMR
Your daily commute is being tracked. See how many cameras are on your route—then find a way around them.
Why shamed: They do not accept Monero or any crypto at all despite focusing on helping people achieve greater privacy by knowing where flock cameras are located on roads.
Other Crypto Only
VPN provider
Why shamed: Refusing to add Monero and they give no explanation on why they aren't allowing it.
✅ Monero alternative:
https://mullvad.net/
Other Crypto Only
StartMail is a secure, privacy-focused email service launched in 2013 by the creators of Startpage, based in the Netherlands under Surfboard Holding BV, offering end-to-end encryption and no tracking or data selling
Why shamed: StartMail should accept Monero (XMR) payments to align with their privacy-focused mission, as XMR provides untraceable, anonymous transactions that enhance user confidentiality beyond traditional methods like Bitcoin or credit cards.
Key Reasons Supported by XMR's Strengths:
Superior Privacy and Anonymity: XMR uses ring signatures, stealth addresses, and confidential transactions to fully obscure sender, receiver, and amount—ideal for a service like StartMail that already offers PGP encryption and no-tracking policies, unlike traceable fiat or BTC.
Key Reasons Supported by XMR's Strengths:
Superior Privacy and Anonymity: XMR uses ring signatures, stealth addresses, and confidential transactions to fully obscure sender, receiver, and amount—ideal for a service like StartMail that already offers PGP encryption and no-tracking policies, unlike traceable fiat or BTC.
Other Crypto Only
Store and share files, collaborate, browse and protect. All in one place.
Why shamed: Claim right on their site that online privacy is for everyone and yet there is no option for pay for a subscription with Monero.
Never Added XMR
What is GhostBSD?
GhostBSD is a FreeBSD-based operating system engineered to provide a robust, user-friendly desktop experience. Combining the reliability of FreeBSD with the elegance of the MATE desktop environment, we aim to deliver a stable and straightforward computing solution for both everyday users and developers.
Our Mission
Our mission is to make FreeBSD's powerful features accessible to a broader audience, including developers who demand stability and flexibility for their projects. By simplifying the FreeBSD environment through a user-friendly interface and powerful tools, GhostBSD is as approachable as popular Linux distributions yet robust enough for serious development work.
GhostBSD is a FreeBSD-based operating system engineered to provide a robust, user-friendly desktop experience. Combining the reliability of FreeBSD with the elegance of the MATE desktop environment, we aim to deliver a stable and straightforward computing solution for both everyday users and developers.
Our Mission
Our mission is to make FreeBSD's powerful features accessible to a broader audience, including developers who demand stability and flexibility for their projects. By simplifying the FreeBSD environment through a user-friendly interface and powerful tools, GhostBSD is as approachable as popular Linux distributions yet robust enough for serious development work.
Why shamed: They only take PayPal donations https://www.ghostbsd.org/donate
Other Crypto Only
Cryptocurrency mining rental service which includes Monero (https://www.miningrigrentals.com/rigs/randomx).
Why shamed: The currently accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Dogecoin and Bitcoin Cash but not Monero.
Delisted XMR
Travala.com is a travel booking platform that offers flights, hotels, and activities worldwide, for cryptocurrency.
Why shamed: They listed Monero and advertised it big time in the Monero community.
After Binance quit their Monero support they silently delisted Monero.
After Binance quit their Monero support they silently delisted Monero.
Never Added XMR
"We’re here to remake consumer electronics to respect people and the planet. Unlike most products, ours are open for you to repair, customize, upgrade, and own at the deepest level." https://frame.work/about
Why shamed: The only reason they don't support crypto as payment is that it consumes energy. Source: https://x.com/FrameworkPuter/status/1394809859774640131
✅ Monero alternative:
https://novacustom.com/
Other Crypto Only
Rumble is the leading YouTube competitor
Why shamed: Rumble has support for tipping creators in crypto, using external wallets or their own self-made https://wallet.rumble.com/ , but they only support USDT or Bitcoin
Other Crypto Only
"Introducing internet privacy foundation.
We build the infrastructure that protects privacy online: open protocols and permissionless tools.
We're a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations are tax-deductible for US donors.
"
source: https://x.com/ipf_privacy/status/2046226111940510010
We build the infrastructure that protects privacy online: open protocols and permissionless tools.
We're a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations are tax-deductible for US donors.
"
source: https://x.com/ipf_privacy/status/2046226111940510010
Why shamed: The internet privacy foundation has a Bitcoin and a credit card donation option at https://ipf.dev/donate/ . The joke writes itself.
Other Crypto Only
Umbrel - Personal home cloud and OS for self-hosting
Why shamed: Their OS supports a Monero node. They take Bitcoin as payment only.
Other Crypto Only
Start9 (StartOS) is a project that aims to empower users to run their own personal servers and take control of their data.
Why shamed: Take back control
Everything you do online is intermediated - your actions permissioned, your data custodied.
Opt out by running a private server.
They only allow Bitcoin to be used as payment option.
Everything you do online is intermediated - your actions permissioned, your data custodied.
Opt out by running a private server.
They only allow Bitcoin to be used as payment option.
Other Crypto Only
Hardware wallet device manufacturer with Monero support
Why shamed: "Your crypto shouldn't be someone else's payday"
Does not accept Monero as payment.
Does not accept Monero as payment.
✅ Monero alternative:
https://monerica.com/wallets
Other Crypto Only
"The Lunduke Journal is the last bastion of truly independent Tech Journalism.
Ad Free, Big Tech Free,
Non-Woke, Audience Supported."
Ad Free, Big Tech Free,
Non-Woke, Audience Supported."
Why shamed: He does not accept independent journalism to be supported via private money.
Provides a way to donate in Bitcoin: https://lunduke.substack.com/p/support-the-lunduke-journa… - but not Monero.
Provides a way to donate in Bitcoin: https://lunduke.substack.com/p/support-the-lunduke-journa… - but not Monero.
Other Crypto Only
Privacy without complexity.
Our goal is to give every PC or mobile phone user the greatest possible freedom – free from unacceptable terms of use and intrusive tracking. We are passionate about developing user-friendly solutions for a successful switch to Linux and Google-free smartphones.
We not only value security and privacy, but also the design of the user interface.
Our goal is to give every PC or mobile phone user the greatest possible freedom – free from unacceptable terms of use and intrusive tracking. We are passionate about developing user-friendly solutions for a successful switch to Linux and Google-free smartphones.
We not only value security and privacy, but also the design of the user interface.
Why shamed: "Privacy this good demands attention."
PayPal and Bitcoin options.
PayPal and Bitcoin options.
✅ Monero alternative:
https://abovephone.com/
Other Crypto Only
Maple AI is built on OpenSecret, pioneering the future of privacy-preserving apps. Whether artificial intelligence or traditional apps, user data is end-to-end encrypted.
Why shamed: Private AI Chat
that's truly secure
End-to-end encryption means your conversations are confidential and protected at every step. Only you can access your data — not even we can read your chats.
Privacy at Every Layer
Your security is our primary concern. We've engineered Maple to ensure your data remains yours alone, protected by cutting-edge encryption.
Accepts only Bitcoin.
that's truly secure
End-to-end encryption means your conversations are confidential and protected at every step. Only you can access your data — not even we can read your chats.
Privacy at Every Layer
Your security is our primary concern. We've engineered Maple to ensure your data remains yours alone, protected by cutting-edge encryption.
Accepts only Bitcoin.
Other Crypto Only
Surfshark B.V. is a cybersecurity company that was established in 2018. It launched its first product, Surfshark VPN, in the same year.
Why shamed: "The fastest VPN service for online privacy"
Accepting a dozen of cryptocurrencies, but no Monero.
Accepting a dozen of cryptocurrencies, but no Monero.
✅ Monero alternative:
https://monerica.com/vpns
Never Added XMR
Incogni (by Surfshark) is a personal data removal service that automatically removes your information from data broker websites, significantly reducing your digital footprint.
Why shamed: Privacy is a right—not a luxury
Your personal data shouldn’t be out there for anyone to find, sell, or abuse. Incogni helps you take back control of your data.
We believe that data privacy is a human right. Our mission is to make it available to all.
Only Google Pay, PayPal and credit cards
Your personal data shouldn’t be out there for anyone to find, sell, or abuse. Incogni helps you take back control of your data.
We believe that data privacy is a human right. Our mission is to make it available to all.
Only Google Pay, PayPal and credit cards
Never Added XMR
Codeberg e.V. is a German nonprofit organization specialized in open-source software development services, famous for creating a GitHub alternative.
Why shamed: RESPECT
No tracking. No third-party cookies. No profiteering. Everything runs on servers that we control. We will not sell your data.
Donation option are SEPA and Liberapay.
No tracking. No third-party cookies. No profiteering. Everything runs on servers that we control. We will not sell your data.
Donation option are SEPA and Liberapay.
Never Added XMR
Fairphone is a Dutch electronics manufacturer that designs and produces smartphones and headphones. It aims to minimise the ethical and environmental impact of its devices by using recycled, fairtrade and conflict-free materials, maintaining fair labour conditions throughout its workforce and suppliers, and enabling users to easily repair their devices through modular design and by providing replacement parts.
Why shamed: Claims "Privacy by design"
We’re all about building trust with our amazing community—offering long-term software support and putting you in full control of your phone. Open source plays a huge role in making this happen.
That’s why we’ve teamed up with Murena to bring their privacy-first, open-source operating system, /e/OS, to everyone. You can grab The Fairphone (Gen. 6) or the Fairphone 5 with /e/OS pre-installed directly from our webshop.
Webshop only accepts credit cards, Klarna, PayPal and Google Pay
We’re all about building trust with our amazing community—offering long-term software support and putting you in full control of your phone. Open source plays a huge role in making this happen.
That’s why we’ve teamed up with Murena to bring their privacy-first, open-source operating system, /e/OS, to everyone. You can grab The Fairphone (Gen. 6) or the Fairphone 5 with /e/OS pre-installed directly from our webshop.
Webshop only accepts credit cards, Klarna, PayPal and Google Pay
Other Crypto Only
Wau Holland was a German computer security activist and journalist who in 1981 cofounded the Chaos Computer Club (CCC), one of the world's oldest hacking clubs.
After his death in 2001, his friends founded the Wau Holland Foundation (officially established in 2003), with the support of his family to continue his work and uphold his memory.
After his death in 2001, his friends founded the Wau Holland Foundation (officially established in 2003), with the support of his family to continue his work and uphold his memory.
Why shamed: The Foundation carries on the courageous works of Wau Holland (Herwart Holland-Moritz) against totalitarian structures, and for the unconditional upholding of human rights in order to reinforce the peaceful coexistence of peoples.
To this end, the Foundation promotes global freedom-of-information and informational self-determination.
Accepts almost all cryptocurrencies, but not Monero.
To this end, the Foundation promotes global freedom-of-information and informational self-determination.
Accepts almost all cryptocurrencies, but not Monero.
Never Added XMR
e Foundation is the creator of /e/OS, a privacy-focused mobile operating system that is fully "deGoogled," meaning it does not use Google services or apps, ensuring that personal data is not tracked or collected. It is open-source and compatible with many Android applications.
Why shamed: Privacy is a fundamental right
No one should have to trade off their privacy to use a smartphone. We should all be protected from electronic surveillance and data interception that benefit a limited number of corporations.
We believe in privacy by design – we don’t read or scan your data, we secure it at best.
No mention of Monero as private donation option.
No one should have to trade off their privacy to use a smartphone. We should all be protected from electronic surveillance and data interception that benefit a limited number of corporations.
We believe in privacy by design – we don’t read or scan your data, we secure it at best.
No mention of Monero as private donation option.
✅ Monero alternative:
https://grapheneos.org/
Never Added XMR
Murena is supplying /e/OS smartphones, tablets, cloud storage, workspace with office suite & mobile device management claiming to be intuitive, privacy-friendly, and sustainable.
Why shamed: About Murena
We design smartphones and cloud services that put users’ privacy first.
We are committed to privacy with outstanding and transparent products and services that help people escape from digital surveillance.
No Monero. Available payment options are credit cards and PayPal.
We design smartphones and cloud services that put users’ privacy first.
We are committed to privacy with outstanding and transparent products and services that help people escape from digital surveillance.
No Monero. Available payment options are credit cards and PayPal.
Other Crypto Only
Generate text, images, characters and video using private and unbiased AI.
Why shamed: Claims to have "private AI" and has a strong focus on "privacy architecture" yet does not accept Monero. Instead, they accept Bitcoin.
✅ Monero alternative:
https://monerica.com/site/nanogpt
Other Crypto Only
The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is a non-profit organization that focuses on promoting and protecting human rights globally, with an emphasis on authoritarian regimes. HRF organizes the Oslo Freedom Forum. The Human Rights Foundation was founded in 2005.
Why shamed: Their "Financial Freedom" program examines how authoritarian governments use economic controls to suppress dissent. These controls may include surveillance of financial activity, targeted asset freezes, inflationary currency policies, and the exclusion of critics, journalists, and civil society organizations from access to banking systems.
The program supports initiatives to increase financial resilience among human rights defenders, including training on the use of decentralized tools such as cryptocurrencies, encrypted digital wallets, and privacy-preserving technologies. It also promotes financial literacy for individuals operating in closed societies.
They accept donations in the form of traceable BTC, but do not mention Monero even once as a means of protecting dissidents. Their website is barely accessible via Tor.
The program supports initiatives to increase financial resilience among human rights defenders, including training on the use of decentralized tools such as cryptocurrencies, encrypted digital wallets, and privacy-preserving technologies. It also promotes financial literacy for individuals operating in closed societies.
They accept donations in the form of traceable BTC, but do not mention Monero even once as a means of protecting dissidents. Their website is barely accessible via Tor.
Never Added XMR
Digitale Gesellschaft (literally, Digital Society) is the German equivalent of the EFF.
Founded in 2010, it is committed to civil rights and consumer protection in terms of internet policy.
Founded in 2010, it is committed to civil rights and consumer protection in terms of internet policy.
Why shamed: On their “About Us” page, they state that they “fight all forms of surveillance.”
This appears to exclude data protection in the financial sector, as their campaigns never address this issue. Donations are accepted only via SEPA transfer or through the campaign funding platform “betterplace,” which offers no anonymity or data protection.
This appears to exclude data protection in the financial sector, as their campaigns never address this issue. Donations are accepted only via SEPA transfer or through the campaign funding platform “betterplace,” which offers no anonymity or data protection.
Never Added XMR
Offers secure email.
Why shamed: "Regardless how you pay: We carry out every payment in a privacy-friendly way." 0 mention of Monero
Never Added XMR
End-to-end encrypted. Cross-platform. Open-source photo storage.
Why shamed: Provides encryption for photos but doesn't accept Monero.
Delisted XMR
Purism, is a computer technology corporation based in San Francisco.
Purism manufactures the Librem personal computing devices with a focus on software freedom, computer security, and internet privacy. In addition to hardware, Purism also maintains PureOS, an operating system along with Librem One, a suite of software as a service based on open standards.
Purism manufactures the Librem personal computing devices with a focus on software freedom, computer security, and internet privacy. In addition to hardware, Purism also maintains PureOS, an operating system along with Librem One, a suite of software as a service based on open standards.
Why shamed: Bold claims. Bold font size. At the center of their front page.
It reads: True Privacy. Real Security. Absolute Freedom.
Purism once a pioneer, accepting Monero directly ditched it for Coinbase commerce integration. Keeping marketing messages the same while degrading the product experience.
It reads: True Privacy. Real Security. Absolute Freedom.
Purism once a pioneer, accepting Monero directly ditched it for Coinbase commerce integration. Keeping marketing messages the same while degrading the product experience.
Never Added XMR
The most popular messenger service that advertises itself as a free speech advocate and encrypted messenger.
Why shamed: They keep advertising themselves as a heavily encrypted and private messenger. Also, Pavel Durov likes to hate whatsapp for not being private and free speech advocate on his blogs. They accept telegram stars, and a credit card for telegram premium.
Never Added XMR
One of the oldest and leading nonprofit defending
digital privacy, free speech.
digital privacy, free speech.
Why shamed: Still don't accept donations in Monero.
Other Crypto Only
X (a.k.a Twitter) is a free-speech and anti-censorship social media platform.
Why shamed: X (a.k.a Twitter) claims to be a free-speech and anti-censorship social media platform, yet you cannot pay for membership upgrades via Monero (XMR).
Delisted XMR
A multi-coin wallet
Why shamed: They previously had monero as a coin and delisted it and have gone so far as making tweets claiming freedom is the goal https://nitter.net/exodus/status/2030662016420000065#m
✅ Monero alternative:
https://monerica.com/site/monero-gui-wallet
Never Added XMR
Video platform emphasizing freedom of speech and fighting censorship.
Why shamed: They do not allow people to buy a subscription to their website using Monero (XMR), despite their strong condemnation of censorship.
Other Crypto Only
A Swiss end-to-end encrypted messenger
Why shamed: They claim to be a privacy based messenger and yet don't accept Monero but do accept bitcoin and cash and even give false claims when purchasing a Threema license claiming bitcoin is anonymous.
Never Added XMR
Subscription service for no-logs VPN, Personal Information Removal from data brokers, and Identity Theft Restoration assistance
Why shamed: They don't accept Monero, or any cryptocurrency for that matter.
✅ Monero alternative:
https://monerica.com/vpns
Never Added XMR
Video platform emphasizing freedom of speech
Why shamed: No Monero support.
Great article by Sam Bent on their lack of Monero adoption: https://www.sambent.com/odysee-built-their-own-blockchain…
Great article by Sam Bent on their lack of Monero adoption: https://www.sambent.com/odysee-built-their-own-blockchain…
✅ Monero alternative:
https://invidious.io/donate/
Other Crypto Only
Firewall for the modern Internet
Why shamed: They only accept Bitcoin through the KYC processor Bitpay.
Other Crypto Only
Open-source USB key
Why shamed: They only accept Bitcoin and do not accept Monero.
Other Crypto Only
Privacy focused email service
Why shamed: They don't accept Monero.
They do accept Bitcoin, however they have no implementation and handle the payments manually. Perhaps they also would accept Monero if asked.
They do accept Bitcoin, however they have no implementation and handle the payments manually. Perhaps they also would accept Monero if asked.
Never Added XMR
Privacy focused browser, VPN, search engine, etc.
Why shamed: They don't accept Monero as payment for any of their services.
✅ Monero alternative:
https://monerica.com/vpns
Other Crypto Only
A web wallet for cryptocurrency, built for the Brave browser
Why shamed: They don't support Monero. They did add shielded zcash support, but it seems like they have no interest in adding the dominant open source privacy tool for financial transactions.
On twitter, a developer asked about Monero: https://x.com/lukemulks/status/1870239083920056809.
There was never any follow up.
On twitter, a developer asked about Monero: https://x.com/lukemulks/status/1870239083920056809.
There was never any follow up.
Never Added XMR
All-in-one security and privacy platform
Why shamed: They do not have any Monero support.
Delisted XMR
VPN Service
Why shamed: While previously a supporter of Monero, they dropped support in late 2022 for no particular reason.
✅ Monero alternative:
https://monerica.com/vpns
Other Crypto Only
Popular encrypted messenging service
Why shamed: Signal launched a scam cryptocurrency called MobileCoin, which heavily lifted inspiration from Monero. Instead of integrating the already popular Monero into Signal, they instead received Series A funding for their project that has almost no usage today. Insiders likely pump and dumped the ghost chain. A premined centralized scam, into the trash it goes!
Other Crypto Only
Privacy search engine.
Why shamed: Last year, Sethforprivacy reported that Kagi was going to be adding Monero support. However after less than a year, they have quietly stopped working on this implementation and are no longer supporting Monero. They are still supporting Bitcoin and Bitcoin Lightning. They cited Bitcoin's current low transaction usage, and stated that "[they] did spend significant time looking into Monero and could not find a payment processor that checked all our boxes."
source: https://kagifeedback.org/d/493-enable-anonymous-payments-…
source: https://kagifeedback.org/d/493-enable-anonymous-payments-…
Other Crypto Only
Password Manager
Why shamed: They currently do not have any Monero support. They do have Bitcoin support.
✅ Monero alternative:
https://monerica.com/site/keepassdx