FAQ

How do Monerica sponsorships work?

Monerica offers three sponsorship types: Main Sponsor, Category Sponsor, and Subcategory Sponsor. Sponsorship increases visibility across Monerica (homepage placement + directory visibility), and includes distribution via RSS + weekly newsletter.

Sponsorship is first-come, first-serve. Current sponsors in categories that are not prohibited can renew before expiry to keep their placement. See details and rules on the Sponsorship page.

Eligibility (summary): Your listing must be Verified (green checkmark) and have been listed in the directory for at least 180 days. Admitted, Questionable, and Scam listings do not qualify — only Verified listings. Full requirements are listed below.

What are the sponsorship requirements and rules?

Sponsorship is reserved for services that have demonstrated reliability over time. Monerica sponsors are expected to be stable, responsive, and safe for users. Sponsorship is a paid placement, but it comes with strict requirements.

Minimum eligibility:

• Must be Verified (green checkmark) and listed in the directory for at least 180 days.
• Sponsorship is not available to Admitted, Questionable, or Scam listings — only Verified listings qualify.
• Must continue to accept Monero as represented on the listing.

Prohibited categories (effective August 27, 2026):

• Sponsorship is not available for listings in the Gambling, Medical / Pharmaceutical, or Pornography & Adult categories.
• No new sponsorships, renewals, or extensions in these categories will be sold on or after that date.

Reliability and safety expectations:

• Sponsors are expected to provide reliable service and not engage in deceptive practices (bait-and-switch, hidden fees, false claims, etc.).
• If a sponsored listing stops accepting Monero or materially changes how it operates in a way that conflicts with the listing, it may be suspended or removed.

Immediate removal policy (no refund):

A sponsored listing may be removed at any time, at the sole discretion of Monerica, with no advance warning and no notification of any kind.

• Any credible report of theft, fund loss due to the sponsor, or confirmed scam activity will result in immediate removal of the sponsorship without a refund.
• If there is reasonable suspicion that a sponsor is connected to (or operating alongside) another exchange/service that has been involved in theft, or is connected to other questionable listings, the sponsor may be removed without notice and without a refund.
• Any sponsor found to be a sanctioned entity will be removed immediately without refund.
• Monerica may remove sponsors to protect users and the integrity of the directory, including cases where risk is elevated even before a full public incident report exists.

These rules exist to protect users and the broader Monero ecosystem. If you want to sponsor and you’re not yet eligible, keep your listing active, reliable, and (ideally) get Verified.

For the live rules and availability, see the Sponsorship page.

What sponsor slots are available right now?

Availability changes frequently. The live, up-to-date availability (including waitlists and “notify me” links) is always shown here: Sponsorship.

Example (Exchanges): If you’re looking for a Main Sponsor or Category placement under Exchanges, check the live page above. As of the current listing status shown on that page:

• Main Sponsor: can be full (max 5 at a time) and may show a “next availability” timestamp with a waitlist option.
• Category Sponsor (Exchanges): can be unavailable while an active sponsor runs, and the page will display the expiration date/time and a notify link.
• Subcategory Sponsor (Exchanges → Instant Swaps): can also be unavailable and will show its own expiration and waitlist option.

If a slot is unavailable, use the “Notify me of openings” / waitlist link shown next to that slot on the Sponsorship page.

What does sponsorship cost?

Current market rates (USD + XMR equivalents) are always listed here: Sponsorship Offers. Rates can change based on demand, and some subcategories have overrides.

Typical durations: 30, 60, 90, or 180 days.

Important note: The Offers page also shows whether a specific offer is “Buy” (available) or “Join Waitlist” (currently taken).

How do we start a sponsored listing (next steps)?

1. Make sure your listing exists in the Monerica directory. Not listed yet? Submit it here: submission page.
2. Confirm eligibility: listing must be Verified and listed in the directory for at least 180 days (both are required).
3. Check availability (and join waitlists if needed): Sponsorship.
4. Review pricing for your desired placement and duration: Sponsorship Offers.
5. Buy sponsorship: choose type (Main / Category / Subcategory), pick your directory listing, select duration, and pay with Monero (XMR). Your sponsored listing activates automatically once payment confirms.

If you’re an exchange asking about “Main” or “Category under Exchanges” (example inquiry): check the Sponsorship page for the Exchanges category status and use the notify/waitlist link if it’s taken. If Main Sponsor is full, you can still sponsor a different category or a subcategory where available.

How do I renew or extend my sponsored listing?

Visit the active sponsored listings page and extend your listing without losing placement. Renewals and extensions are only available for listings in categories that are not prohibited from sponsorship.

Are sponsorships endorsements?

No. Sponsored listings are paid placements and not endorsements.

What are featured listings?

Featured listings are not paid for. They are our own curated picks, shown at the top of a category or subcategory when no one has bought the sponsor spot there. Some featured listings use affiliate links that may earn Monerica a commission, and some don’t; affiliate ones say so under the listing. A featured pick is labeled “Featured” (paid placements are labeled “Sponsored”), and it is replaced as soon as someone buys that sponsor spot.

What is Monerica?

Monerica is a Monero (XMR)–only directory focused on building a real Monero circular economy.

Every listing either directly accepts Monero or meaningfully supports its use.

How do I get verified / a green checkmark?

A green checkmark means the service has been confirmed to accept Monero in a real transaction.

• Verified directly by Monerica, or
• Proven through a public transaction report

Submit proof via find existing listing.

How are orders verified?

To confirm that a service actually accepted Monero, we rely on order evidence that we can independently assess. There are three accepted ways to provide that evidence, listed from most to least preferred.

• Order URL (primary method): You submit a link where we can independently view the order details — and, in some cases, the amount. This is the main and preferred way, because we can see the order ourselves.
• Order ID: In some situations you submit just the order ID, and we look it up directly on the service’s site to confirm the order.
• Screenshot: As a last option, you provide a screenshot image of the order. We use it to make our assessment of the order and any amount shown.

Submit your order evidence when leaving a review in the appropriate text box.

How do I leave a review?

Reviews use PGP authentication via Kleopatra to prevent spam while preserving privacy. You enter your public key and confirm a message with it to grant permission.

Download: Kleopatra then: File > New Open PGP Key Pair

Why can I trust Monerica reviews?

Many review sites let anyone post in a few seconds, so their review counts climb fast. Leaving a review on Monerica takes more effort, on purpose. There are fewer reviews, but each one is much harder to fake.

• Every reviewer proves they hold a PGP key. You paste your public key and decrypt a one-time code with it. Fake reviewers can't be created with one click, and one person can't easily pose as many.
• No accounts or passwords. Your PGP key is your identity, so Monerica never stores a password for reviewers. There is nothing to leak.
• A person reads every review before it's published. Nothing goes live automatically. Reviews that are spam, have no real detail, or look fake are rejected, and that happens to a lot of them.
• Order proof is checked by hand. When a reviewer includes an order link, order ID or screenshot, a moderator checks it before the review gets the Valid Order tag. See How are orders verified?
• Reviews without order proof still count. Not everyone can or wants to share an order. Those reviews are still PGP-verified and read by a person. They just don't carry the Valid Order tag, so you can give them the weight you think is right.

What the review tags mean

Tags appear under a review's stars. Most reviews have one or two, and some have none.

• Valid Order A moderator checked the reviewer's order proof and confirmed the order was real. Added by moderators only.
• Under $50 $1K-5K Over $100K Roughly how much the order was worth, from Under $50 up to Over $100K. Together with Valid Order, it shows a real order of about that size. Without it, it's the reviewer's own figure. Picked by the reviewer; a moderator can correct it if the order proof shows a different amount.
• Funds held The reviewer reports that the service held or froze their funds. Reported by the reviewer and checked by a moderator before the review is published.
• KYC Issue The reviewer reports being asked for ID or other identity checks (KYC). Reported by the reviewer and checked by a moderator before the review is published.
• Misleading fees The reviewer reports paying more than the fees or rate the service showed. Reported by the reviewer and checked by a moderator before the review is published.
• Suspicious Review The review was published, but something about it looks off to us. Read it with caution. Added by moderators only.

How do I report a scam?

Contact the business first. If unresolved, submit a detailed review with evidence.

What do the listing statuses mean?

Listings on Monerica are categorized to help users assess risk and reliability. These statuses are informational only and do not constitute endorsements.

• 🟦Admitted — Added to the directory but not tested by the community
• ✅Verified — Tested by at least one member of the community
• ❓Questionable — Uncertainty around claims or service reliability, but no confirmed reports of theft
• ❌Scam — Credible evidence that the service has taken user funds without delivering the promised product or service

How do I submit a new link?

Use the submission page to add a Monero-accepting business or service.

How do I edit or update an existing listing?

Find your listing at find existing listing and submit updates for review.

How do I report an inactive site?

Edit the listing via find existing listing.

What if a site is conducting illegal activity?

Submit a revision or contact us so it can be reviewed, flagged to warn others or removed if necessary.

Are you using affiliate links?

Yes. Some links are affiliate links and may earn Monerica a commission.

What personal information do you collect?

Browsing the directory needs no account and no personal information. The only times you provide personal information are if you choose to subscribe to our newsletter or enter your email address during sponsorship checkout — in those cases we store the email you give us so we can send the newsletter or contact you about your sponsorship. You can request deletion of it at any time through our contact page, and we will remove it.

What do the KYC policies mean?

KYC (“Know Your Customer”) means identity verification. A listing’s KYC policy tells you whether — and when — a provider might ask you to prove who you are. Monerica records one of the following:

Guaranteed No KYC

The provider will not ask for identity verification under any circumstances. If they cannot or will not process your transaction, they will typically refund you rather than demand documents. (Payments made with mixers or clearly illicit funds may still be rejected, with any refund handled through the payment provider.)

Not Stated

The provider has not published a KYC policy, so their stance is unknown.

Rare KYC

KYC is uncommon but can happen. Funds may be frozen or seized based on manual reports added to the provider’s internal blacklist by unnamed outside researchers. Source-of-funds documentation may be required to lift a freeze. There is no published policy and no appeal process.

Shotgun KYC

The provider can demand KYC without warning. Automated risk screening checks every deposit and wallet address; flagged transactions are paused for review, and anyone with a serious flag must complete identity verification to get a refund. Transactions that pass the checks need no verification.

Mandatory KYC

Identity verification is always required. You must supply personal details, financial information, and verification documents before using the service. Refusing or failing verification means service is denied and your funds or account access may be withheld.

Varies By Provider

This listing routes orders to several underlying providers, each with its own KYC policy. What applies depends on which provider fills your order, so check that provider’s terms.

What does the liquidity type mean?

Liquidity is where the money that fills your swap comes from. It affects how private your transaction is and who can see or hold your funds along the way.

Own

The provider owns all of its liquidity. Every swap is performed with its own funds, under its own control.

Mixed

Some of the liquidity is the provider’s own and some is sourced from third parties.

Own & Third-Party

The provider runs more than one swap mode and draws on a different liquidity source for each — for example one mode filled from its own funds and another routed through a third party — and these modes are often offered at different fees. Which source fills your swap therefore depends on the mode you choose, so the cost and how private the swap is can differ from one swap to the next.

Third Party

Swaps are filled with funds from one or more other parties or exchanges, with this provider acting as a front end for them. This usually means plenty of liquidity, but your funds may be inspected by that third party.

Varies By Provider

This listing aggregates multiple providers, so the liquidity source depends on which one fills your order and can change from swap to swap.