Embracing peer-to-peer exchange is commendable, though true decentralisation endeavours to minimise reliance on intermediaries like escrow services. Transaction batching, however, is a sensible approach to optimise network capacity and manage fees.

Peach not available in US. All US exchanges are KYC. How can I restore privacy after being KYC'd?

Try to find some information about coinjoin, silent payments, lightning, cashu ...

How about Bisq? Or go to a bitcoin meetup You can always use this app to find other bitcoiners in the area

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