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v2.1.14

Decentralized peer-to-peer Bitcoin exchange

BetaOpen SourceAGPL-3.0
Updatedlast week
LanguageJava
Setup difficultyModerate
MobileNative app
Stars
320
Requires
JavaFX, JDK 21, Tor
Install with Node.js
Offer Book view inside Bisq desktop appBisq Easy Mobile app interfaceStep 1: Offer Book viewStep 2: Open Trades viewStep 3: Offer Book viewStep 4: Open Trades view

What is Bisq 2?

Bisq 2 is the successor to the original Bisq decentralized exchange, designed as a desktop application that users run on their own computers (Windows, macOS, Linux). It enables peer-to-peer bitcoin trading for fiat or other cryptocurrencies without requiring identity verification or registration. The initial release includes the Bisq Easy protocol, which uses a chat-based interface and seller reputation to simplify onboarding for new Bitcoin users. The software connects via Tor (and optionally I2P) to a gossip-based P2P network, with seed nodes operated by contributors. Users can download pre-built installers (.exe, .dmg, .deb, .rpm) or build from source using Gradle and JDK 21. A headless seed-node component is also available for those who want to run network infrastructure. The project is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and operates as a DAO with compensated contributors.

Should you self-host Bisq 2?

Bisq 2 scores 52/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works). It has 320 GitHub stars.

It shipped 7 stable releases in the past year. The latest, v2.1.14, came out on 15 October 2026. New versions land roughly every 2 months.

Setup is moderate: expect some configuration beyond a single command. It is AGPL-3.0-licensed and written mostly in Java.

Features

  • Bisq Easy protocol
  • Cross-platform desktop installers
  • Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO)
  • Multi-currency Support
  • No registration / identity verification
  • P2P gossip network
  • Peer-to-peer Bitcoin trading
  • PGP signature verification
  • Seed node operation

Bisq 2 README

How to install Bisq 2

Install Bisq 2 with Node.js

./gradlew :apps:seed-node-app:installDist
apps/seed-node-app/build/install/seed-node-app/bin/seed-node-app

Headless server component for running a seed node

How to configure Bisq 2

  • --app-nameApplication name for the config

    Application name for the config

    values: string

  • bisq.confCustom config file placed in data directory

    Custom config file placed in data directory

    values: HOCON config

  • --data-dirCustom data directory for the desktop app

    Custom data directory for the desktop app

    values: path

Bisq 2 releases & version history

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