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
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
Protect your privacy and challenge the spread of surveillance technology. Find resources, strategies, and actionable tools to counter smart city surveillance and defend personal freedom. Take a stand against Big Brother today.
Why shamed: Accepts donations but not Monero https://banishbigbrother.com/donate/
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.
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
Password Manager
Why shamed: They currently do not have any Monero support. They do have Bitcoin support.
✅ Monero alternative:
https://monerica.com/site/keepassdx
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.
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.
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/
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
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
Privacy-focused map app, fork of Organic Maps and Maps.Me
Why shamed: Does not accept Monero despite privacy focus
Never Added XMR
Confer is a privacy-focused AI chatbot developed by the former CEO of Signal.
Why shamed: Although this AI claims to prioritise privacy—arguing that even the server is unaware of the conversation content—it only supports card payments. It even goes so far as to say, ‘your data’; payment data is also my data.
✅ Monero alternative:
https://monerica.com/site/nanogpt
Never Added XMR
An open-source project mapping license plate readers.
Why shamed: Fighting for privacy and open-source... while using proprietary platforms for donations and surveillance-only money... make it make sense?
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Web app for video privacy conferencing
Why shamed: Asks for donations but does not allow any in crypto
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
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.
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/
Never Added XMR
Organization dedicated to giving people back control over their technology
Why shamed: “Privacy respecting Android keyboard” does not allow to buy its license with crypto
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
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
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
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.
Never Added XMR
All-in-one security and privacy platform
Why shamed: They do not have any Monero support.
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/
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-…
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
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/
Other Crypto Only
The Free Republic of Liberland is a sovereign state on the Danube River between Serbia and Croatia.
Liberland is the freest country in the world and the first meritocratic republic governed on blockchain. Liberland Merits (LLMs) represent each citizen’s stake in the country.
Liberland is the freest country in the world and the first meritocratic republic governed on blockchain. Liberland Merits (LLMs) represent each citizen’s stake in the country.
Why shamed: They accept anonymous crypto donations but not Monero: https://liberland.org/contribution
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
"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.
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.
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
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
Metasearch engine focused on protecting users' privacy.
Why shamed: The only anonymous payment method they accept is cash by mail.
✅ Monero alternative:
https://monerica.com/non-profits/search-engines
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.
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
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.
Never Added XMR
netzpolitik.org is a media outlet dedicated to digital civil liberties, addressing key issues related to the internet, society, and politics, and highlighting ways in which individuals can use the internet to advocate for digital freedoms and openness.
Why shamed: "We are fighting for digital civil liberties
and an open, united society."
They accept cash, but not Monero.
and an open, united society."
They accept cash, but not Monero.
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
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.
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
NoLog offers everyone free alternatives to services for which users otherwise pay dearly with their personal data.
Why shamed: "We make the internet a free, safe and private place."
As of right now, they don't accept any form of private money in donations.
As of right now, they don't accept any form of private money in donations.