Exchange record
Bisq
Bitcoin-focused peer-to-peer decentralized exchange network that went into production in 2016 and remains active through Bisq 1 and Bisq 2.
DEXActive
Also known as: Bitsquare
Key facts
Launch date
2016-04-19
Death date
—
Years
2016–—
Origin
Bitcoin ecosystem
Confidence
high
Last verified
2026-04-16
URL handling
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URL status
Live verified
Original URL
Archived URL
Summary
Bitcoin-focused peer-to-peer decentralized exchange network that went into production in 2016 and remains active through Bisq 1 and Bisq 2.
Timeline
Bisq went into production
2016-04-19launchedhigh
Bisq documentation states that the network went into production on 2016-04-19 after two years of development and testing.
Bisq 2 launched in 2024
2024-01-01launchedmedium
Current Bisq materials describe Bisq 2 as the next-generation platform launched in 2024.
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Notes and record state
Record note
Entity-level umbrella record. Launch marker uses the documented production date. Bisq 1 and Bisq 2 are not yet split into separate protocol or product records.
Revision state
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This record may be incomplete or revised. Dead-side entries prefer archived URLs over original domains. Dates, causes, and classifications may change when stronger evidence becomes available. Contact / corrections
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