REMINDER: Here is what happens when border patrol demands your phone PIN!
Borders. Detentions. Robberies.
Coercion happens. You can't refuse. You can't run. And often forced to unlock and expose everything on your device.
That's the nightmare scenario most crypto wallets wallet users ignore until it's too late.
Unstoppable's Duress Mode was built specifically for this scenario.
- Typical crypto wallet or exchange apps have just one unlock PIN that gives access to everything.
- Unstoppable's duress mode, designed to let you have 2, 3, 4 or any number of unlock PINs for the wallet app, with each opening only the wallets you select.
Example:
- PIN 1 unlocks all your wallets
- PIN 2 unlocks all with the exception of your two main wallets
- PIN 3 unlocks just one wallet
....
So, when forced to unlock you wallet app, you use one of the special duress PINs you have set up.
They see only what you want them to see.
The attacker has no way to know how manu such PINs exist. You stay compliant without revealing anything that matters.
This is the first wallet that assumes coercion will happen and plans for it.
Stay safe!
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10 BTC frozen on a swap 😱
Don’t be that guy!
Some swap providers offer great rates… until they freeze your funds. That’s the part most apps don’t tell you.
Not all “DEX-like” swaps are truly decentralized.
- @THORChain like DEX is pure on-chain. No freezes.
- Intent-based systems (like @near_intents) have better rates sometimes… but freeze risk exists. Their product. Their rules. We don't think their model can be sustained without this.
Now, what we do though is show you the risk before you swap.
- Risk labels for every provider
- Warning if freeze risk is high
The latest upgrade in that domain is something we call pre-screening. It will check the risk before sending your funds for a swap. If there are issues the swap blocked before funds leave your wallet.
Best rate means nothing if your funds get stuck.
We’re building a swap engine where freeze risk is close to zero.
Stay sovereign. 🛡️
UPDATE: Your wallet should tell you who can screw you!
Few months ago we embarked on a task to make KYCed centralized crypto exchanges obsolete for our users.
We now have everything someone may need for swapping crypto-to-crypto without leaving the wallets app. Privately and with confidence.
1. we show you the best rate and whether your funds can potentailly be rejected/frozen
2. we do not pass any of your meta data to the swap provider and keep your meta data private (IP, device etc)
3. we integrate as many liquidity sources as possible and take uncompromising approach to maintain high privacy standards
4. we give preference to DEXes to extent unconditional access to crypto swap to as many currencies as possible.
Here are some improvements to land in Unstoppable swap engine end of next week:
→ Barter + CCECash integrated
→ Uniswap + PancakeSwap AMM DEXes restored
→ THORChain rapid swaps live
→ fine-tuned swap provider risk scores based on swap activity over the last three months.
→ Large swaps will trigger additional one-time warning recommending DEX routes over custodial providers.
→ for each swap you will see provider's contact info
→ High-slippage quotes are filtered out automatically
→ two new swap providers now support direct swaps into shielded Zcash addresses.
Peace!
BEWARE: Crypto swap websites are tracking you - here's how they do it.
Most swap sites want you to connect your wallet first. That's when the data leak starts.
- device fingerprinting
- wallet address logged
- IP address tracked
- transaction history linked
Pretty much everything about you is leaked at this point.
Unstoppable recently launched
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It collects nothing and allows you to swap without connecting your wallet. This doesn’t apply to all coins but most major ones are covered.
Also, all privacy coins are available including Monero, Zano, Zcash etc.
You get quotes from multiple providers, same risk labels as in the Unstoppable wallet app, and for the most part routes through DEXes.
The dark side of NO KYC crypto swaps you don't know about !
Most swap services for XMR (applies to all other as well) don’t ask for KYC.
Sounds good at first, but here’s what you don’t see.
1) No KYC, until there is KYC
Your funds get frozen and suddenly you’re asked to go through KYC. Either comply or lose your funds.
There are legit cases but also many many where funds endup confiscated because the provider knows the user has no real way to appeal.
That’s why :
- having a clear risk profile before the swap is critical. Users should understand risks before the swap.
- it’s important for users to understand that you’re not swapping with the wallet itself, but with a third-party provider, with its own rules.
2) Data Collection
Swap services collect users' data! Period.
In some cases without wallet provider even knowing about it.
When user requests a quote, the IP, device and other metadata get passed directly to the provider.
So if something goes wrong, not only funds get frozen, but the data can be passed to third parties as well.
3) Human Factor
Many swap providers endup exposing users unknowingly.
If swap is not integrated correctly on the wallet side it may end up being unsafe for people coming from conflict zones.
For instance, an unhonest provider may simply confiscate funds of the users whose IPs originate from conflict zones. Not because of risk, but because they can get away with this.
A user in Palestine, Iran, Sudan, Yemen, Afghanistan (and there are at least a dozen of other places like this...) have simply no legit means to question or appeal with the swap provider.
At Unstoppable we do it differently.
- we show clear risk profiles for each provider that makes it clear what risks are
- we don’t collect or pass your data to swap providers. we don't work with providers that insist on us passing the data.
- all quote requests go through our aggregator, which acts as a proxy between you and the provider.
- where possible we alert of the risk before the swap takes place.
Swap isn’t just about rates. It’s about risk and control. There are lots of sides to the story.
Stay Safe!
THIS IS HUGE! XMR live THORChain!
Currently live on testnet. This is final testing phase with real funds.
In summary
- you can now accept funds from anyone without anyone knowing (in XMR)
- swap those to BTC, USDT, USDC
The moment this hits mainnet it will be accessible in your Unstoppable wallet.
Expect a lot of privacy tools built on top of this.
WARNING: 370 wallets frozen in 30 days!
Tether just wiped $514M USDT from circulation. In one month.
Here's what you need to understand:
Your USDT balance is NOT yours. Even in non-custodial wallets.
- Unstoppable can't stop it
- Ledger can't stop it
- Trezor can't stop it
The freezes happen quickly. Likely via AI-powered systems flag addresses.
Banks freeze your account? You can show up in person, argue your case.
Stablecoin issuer freezes you? Good luck getting anyone on the phone. There is no straightforward appeal process.
If you have lots of stables keep that in mind. Be mindful of who you transact with.
Unstoppable wallet’s secure send allows you to optionally check each address you interact with to minimize the risk of freezes to your account.
Open reply to Cow @PerpetualCow
It’s one thing to point out the flaws of someone BUT making up stuff is just PATHETIC!
We are by no means here to support @zodl_app team which had some kind of beef with @Zcash foundation or whatever.
We don’t give a shit to be honest and plainly said before … if you need a good wallet for ZEC or XMR for that matter, Unstoppable is the wallet!
Why would people spread fakery/gossip while disregarding the real flaws of their own? Who needs more drama? This reminds us of the fake news machine where they throw bones to divert attention from real stuff.
So, cow, stick to running your CEX exchange business!
P.s. On that note we invite all XMR people to use our swap engine instead! We are not paying anyone to promote it.
HUGE NEWS : The Monero DEX is finally here !
This is something we have been wiating for months and many team tried to deliver. And finally this weekend the working proof of concept DEX landed on the THORChain testnet!
Here is why this is HUGE
- Announced by a founder of THORChain. The one who deliuvered what currently is the only cross-chain DEX that actually works and survived real conditions.
- Right now there are no real DEXes for XMR. Everything is centralized. This changes that. For the first time Monero would become swappable on a DEX.
- This will make XRM swaps will become uncensorrable and accessible 24/7 globally to anyone with internet connection.
- Once it hits the mainnet, it will show up in Unstoppable wallet, as well as across our partner integrations automatically!
This is a big. Stay tuned!
Finally, after the dust from casinos and dumps have settled we are back to building!
The Swap Bot That Can Not Be Censored
Some of our dearest users asked for it . We delivered!
The anonymous crypto to crypto swap bot that :
• doesnt know anything about you
• doesnt collect any data about you
• doesn't run on any centrally managed server
• works everywhere
• no chat logs or any kind of logs
The Unstoppable swap bot runs inside SimpleX - a messenger with no user IDs, no phone numbers, and no way to know who's talking to who.
You ask for a quote. It pulls from multiple providers. You confirm. Swap executes.
- works for BTC, XMR, ZEC, USDT and more
- routes through DEXes when possible
- shows you provider risk labels
- leaves zero trace
This is one of a kind swap bot!
If you're a @SimpleXChat user, here is the link to the swap bot.
You get privacy, the most throught aggregator on the market, clear risk scores and zero data collection.
WARNING: How to travel with crypto safely!
CZ just warned holders heading to high-risk countries to lock their exchange accounts to avoid kidnapping and extortion.
That's a band-aid on a bigger problem.
Here's what actually works:
Rule 1) Don't keep exchange apps on your phone
- If they can see it, they can force you to unlock it
- CEX apps are easy target with your full balance and history visible
Rule 2) Use a wallet with duress mode
- in case of emergency you have an option to present attacker wallet you can afford to lose
- Keep your main stash hidden in a separate account
Unstoppable has both duress mode and built-in swap so you can ditch exchange apps entirely.
HUGE NEWS : The Monero DEX is finally here !
This is something we have been wiating for months and many team tried to deliver. And finally this weekend the working proof of concept DEX landed on the THORChain testnet!
Here is why this is HUGE
- Announced by a founder of THORChain. The one who deliuvered what currently is the only cross-chain DEX that actually works and survived real conditions.
- Right now there are no real DEXes for XMR. Everything is centralized. This changes that. For the first time Monero would become swappable on a DEX.
- This will make XRM swaps will become uncensorrable and accessible 24/7 globally to anyone with internet connection.
- Once it hits the mainnet, it will show up in Unstoppable wallet, as well as across our partner integrations automatically!
This is a big. Stay tuned!
Finally, after the dust from casinos and dumps have settled we are back to building!
Best swap rate is useless if your funds get frozen!
Most swap apps show you the best rate. Unstoppable does that and shows you the risk too!
For every swap quote you see the provider risk profile because the best rate means nothing if your funds get frozen.
Risk labels:
AUTO
→ pure DEX execution
→ no intermediary
→ no one can freeze your swap
Flexible
→ provider uses its own liquidity
→ freezes extremely unlikely
Pre-Check
→ provider screens your address before the swap
→ if there's an issue, the swap is rejected
→ funds never leave your wallet
Controlled
→ provider runs AML checks
→ operates with external liquidity
→ freezes or KYC may be possible
Best rate. Best risk transparency.
That’s what a real swap engine looks like.
WARNING: Your stablecoins are NOT yours!
Even in a non-custodial wallet. Ledger, Trezor, Unstoppable - doesn’t matter.
- they can freeze with a click. Automated system flags you transaction and freezes it based on some dubious risk score.
- no court order needed. And history show it’s not always neutral.
So keep this in mind:
- don’t park long-term funds in USDC / USDT. Once frozen, recovery can take months or never happen AT ALL.
- be careful who you send to and receive from. Use multiple unlinked wallets if needed.
- if you’re working with stables and have large funds on balance use risk scanning mechanisms like Unstoppable's Secure Send that will warn you upfront.
ALERT : Zcash Users Making Critical Privacy Mistake
Most people buy ZEC on an exchange, shield 100%, then unshield the exact same amount days later.
That's like withdrawing cash from your bank, putting it in your pocket, then depositing the exact amount back. The bank still knows.
Here's what actually works:
- Buy ZEC on a DEX (no KYC, no wallet link)
- Shield immediately
- Unshield gradually, only what you need
- Never unshield full amounts
The exchange sees: you withdrew ZEC
The blockchain sees: a shield happened
No one can prove the unshield is you
You can buy ZEC directly in Unstoppable wallet through DEXes like @Maya_Protocol or @near_intents.
Learn to stay private!
It’s coming. It’s Unstoppable !
This summer
- XMR lands on THORChain DEX
- XMR gets its biggest privacy upgrade ever
🤲🏼
REMEMBER : We Don't Own Our X Account!
On X (Twitter) you play by rules you don’t control.
There are things we won’t say there. Not because we can’t. Because we know how this ends.
So yeah… overdue. We’re now on Nostr.
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No gatekeepers. No silent throttling. No “terms updated.” Join us there.
First 100 get access to premium features for free.
Some know. Most don’t. 😎
BREAKING: If you travel with crypto, read this!
There are now several so called 1st world places where you can be legally forced to hand over your phone or hardware wallet and be made to unlock everything, including your wallet app.
So what do you do in that situation?
That’s exactly the kind of scenario we build for.
Few years ago, we’ve seen cases where people were forced to open their wallet apps at airports or at police stations.
To deal with this, we built Unstoppable duress mode.
- It lets you set up multiple unlock PINs. Each PIN opens a selected set of wallets. Only one master PIN opens everything.
- Undetectable inside the app - no way to know if it’s enabled
• unlimited number of PINs
Stay Safe!
THE ZCASH WALLET KOLs DON'T SHILL
f you have a sudden interest in Zcash - download @unstoppablebyhs
You get everything… and more:
→ “Swap into ZEC from any chain” usually means centralized rails that can potentially freeze swaps. We are the only wallet that give you also DEX routes - no tracking, no freezes
→ Best rates across the board. Not just for ZEC but for any coin, any pair.
→ One wallet for everything. No need for Binance or juggling apps to do your thing. You have everything in one wallet app.
→ Full Zcash experience. Shielding, address rotation, multi-wallets - all built in in a beautiful native UI.
And one more thing:
We’ve been building Zcash support since early days and one of the very first wallets to provide mobile-first experience.
We don't have KOLs shouting for us, just engineering expertise and the features we deliver speak for themselves.
Be Unstoppable!
BLIND SWAPS ARE OVER : Your crypto swaps are about to get a lot more secure and less blind.
Most wallets show you a rate. We show you what you’re actually walking into!
What’s coming to Unstoppable swap engine:
>> Even more liquidity!
- integrating Barter
- integrating
>> Risk scores - upgraded!
See exactly who you’re dealing with before you swap. Plus the ability to directly contact the provider of the swap (except DEXes which have no point of contact).
>> Big swaps?
You’ll get a warning + a nudge toward safer DEX routes.
>> Large slippage?
The providers with large price slippage will not even be shown.
>> THORChain' rapid swaps
The Unstoppable swap engine now supports @THORChain 's rapid swaps!
Enjoy!