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Bisq

Bitcoin-focused peer-to-peer decentralized exchange network that went into production in 2016 and remains active through Bisq 1 and Bisq 2.

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Also known as: Bitsquare

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Key facts

Launch date
2016-04-19
Death date
Years
2016–—
Origin
Bitcoin ecosystem
Confidence
high
Last verified
2026-04-16

URL handling

Preferred action
Use current URL handling based on status below.
URL status
Live verified
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.

Evidence

Internet Archive2026-04-16archive_capturemedium reliabilityurl_historyarchive
Bisqofficial_statementhigh reliabilityentityarchive
Bisq Docsofficial_statementhigh reliabilityeventarchive
Bisq Wikiofficial_statementmedium reliabilityeventarchive

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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
Records may be incomplete, approximate, contested, or revised as better evidence becomes available.
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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