Ozyon vs Alternatives
How does Ozyon compare to other ways of swapping crypto? Here's the full breakdown.
Full Comparison
| Feature | Ozyon | CEX (Binance, Coinbase) | DEX Aggregators (1inch, Jupiter) | Instant Swaps (ChangeNOW) | Privacy Mixers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KYC Required | ❌ Never | ✅ Always | ❌ No | Sometimes | ❌ No |
| Account Required | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Wallet Connection | Optional | N/A | ✅ Required | ❌ No | ✅ Required |
| Non-Custodial | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Privacy Layer | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Cross-Chain | ✅ 100+ chains | ✅ Yes | Limited | ✅ Yes | ❌ Single chain |
| Cold Storage Friendly | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Regulatory Status | ✅ Compliant | ✅ Compliant | ✅ Compliant | ✅ Compliant | ❌ Sanctioned |
| User Experience | Simple | Complex | Technical | Simple | Complex |
| Breaks On-Chain Links | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
Detailed Breakdown
vs Centralized Exchanges
Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, etc.
Centralized exchanges require full identity verification (KYC), meaning your trading activity is tied to your real identity. They also hold custody of your funds - if the exchange is hacked, frozen, or goes bankrupt, you may lose access.
Trade without identity verification. Your funds never leave your control. No account to create, no documents to upload, no waiting for approval.
vs DEX Aggregators
1inch, Jupiter, Paraswap, etc.
DEX aggregators provide great rates by routing through multiple liquidity sources, but they require a connected wallet and every transaction is fully visible on-chain. Anyone can trace your trading activity.
Optional wallet connection with Private and No-Wallet modes. When using Private Swaps, the on-chain link between your wallets is severed - observers cannot trace the connection.
vs Instant Swap Services
ChangeNOW, Changelly, SimpleSwap, etc.
Instant swap services offer a similar no-account experience, but they lack privacy features. Your transactions are fully traceable on-chain, and some require KYC for larger amounts.
Built-in privacy layer that instant swaps don't offer. Private Swaps break the on-chain connection between sender and receiver. No KYC at any amount.
vs Privacy Mixers
Tornado Cash, Railgun, etc.
Dedicated privacy protocols offer strong anonymity but come with significant downsides: regulatory sanctions (Tornado Cash is banned in most jurisdictions), complex user experience, and single-chain limitations.
Privacy features without regulatory risk. Simple swap interface that anyone can use. Works across 100+ chains, not just one. Swap and anonymize in a single transaction.
The Bottom Line
| If you want... | Use |
|---|---|
| Best rates, don't care about privacy | DEX Aggregator |
| Fiat on/off ramp | Centralized Exchange |
| Simple swaps without privacy | Instant Swap Service |
| Privacy + Cross-chain + No KYC + Simple UX | Ozyon |
Ozyon is the only platform that combines:
- No KYC, ever
- No wallet connection required
- Privacy layer that breaks on-chain links
- 100+ chain support
- Full regulatory compliance
- Simple, intuitive interface
Ready to try it? Start with the Quick Start Guide.