Frequently Asked Questions

nullr00ts is a curated directory of privacy-focused tools, services, and businesses that accept Monero (XMR) as payment. We help privacy-conscious individuals find trustworthy services that respect their digital autonomy.

The privacy score (1-10) is calculated based on objective criteria:

• No KYC: +3 points
• Open Source: +3 points
• Tor Mirror: +2 points
• Privacy-friendly jurisdiction: +1 point
• Privacy-focused contact methods: +1 point

Monero is the leading privacy-focused cryptocurrency. Unlike Bitcoin, Monero transactions are private by default—amounts, sender, and receiver are all hidden. This makes it ideal for privacy-conscious payments.

No, never. The privacy score is calculated using the same objective criteria for all services. Affiliate relationships have zero influence on scores or rankings. Affiliate links are always clearly marked.

Visit our Submit page to suggest a new service. Requirements:

• Must accept Monero (XMR) as payment
• Must respect user privacy
• No scams or illegal services

KYC stands for "Know Your Customer"—regulations that require services to verify your identity with documents like passports or ID cards. "No KYC" services don't require this verification, protecting your privacy.

Yes! Our code is available on GitHub. We believe in transparency and welcome contributions from the community.

You can support us by:

• Donating via Kuno
• Using affiliate links when signing up for services
• Submitting new services or corrections
• Spreading the word about nullr00ts

Yes! You can access nullr00ts via Tor at our .onion address (coming soon). This provides an additional layer of privacy when browsing our directory.