Purchasing cryptocurrency without any KYC checks using Exodus

In order to purchase cryptocurrency without stringent KYC requirements, SellSN recommends utilizing Exodus. The entire process is straightforward and expedient.

What is KYC?

KYC (Know Your Customer) is a regulation in many countries and regions that requires financial businesses to know the customer, hence the name know your customer. This essentially means that you are subject to the following annoying, lengthy and privacy-invasive procedures:

Identity verification with a government-issued ID
Name, address & country of residence verification
Payment information verification

These are all essential for a majority of cryptocurrency platforms and their implementation violates one of the key points of cryptocurrency - zero reliance on a central authority (governments, banks, etc.),

Downloading Exodus

Exodus is supported on pretty much every platform and device available, from PC, Mac and Linux to Android and iOS.

Download Exodus on iOS:

Open the App Store on your iOS device;
Tap on the search icon and enter "Exodus";
Locate the Exodus app and tap on "Get" to download it;
Once downloaded, open the app.

Download Exodus on Android:

Open the Google Play Store on your Android device;
Tap on the search bar and enter "Exodus";
Locate the Exodus app and tap on "Install";
Once downloaded, open the app.

Download Exodus on Windows:

Navigate to the Exodus website;
Locate the "Download" button and click on it, then select "Download Windows (64-bit)";
Open the downloaded installer file and follow the steps on the installation wizard to finish up the Exodus installation;
Locate the Exodus app in your start menu and open it;

Download Exodus on macOS:

Navigate to the Exodus website;
Locate the "Download" button and click on it, then select "Download Mac";
Open the ".dmg" file and then drag the Exodus application to your "Applications" folder;
Locate the Exodus application in your "Applications" folder and open it;

Download Exodus on Linux (Debian or Ubuntu):

Navigate to the Exodus website;
Locate the "Download" button and click on it, then select "Download Linux (.deb)";
Open your terminal application and navigate to your downloads folder, you can do by running cd Downloads
Use dpkg to install the ".deb" package, you can do this by running sudo dpkg -i exodus-linux-x64-xx.x.xx.deb
Locate the Exodus application and then open it;

Download Exodus on Linux (Arch or Manjaro):

Ensure that you trust the maintainers/sources of applications you install from the Arch User Repository (AUR), they could contain malicious software. SellSN makes no guarantee that the provided link is safe from malicious software.

Open a terminal application and ensure git is installed on your system;
Clone the Exodus AUR package, you can do this by running git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/exodus.git
Build and install the AUR package, do this by running cd exodus && makepkg -si, enter your password for any prompts that may appear;
Locate the Exodus application and then open it;

Download Exodus on Linux (others):

The installation for any other distribution can vary, follow the relevant instructions for your distro by using search engines like Google, we cannot guarantee that this method will always work for you.

Navigate to the Exodus website;
Locate the "Download" button and click on it, then select "Download Linux (.zip)";
Find the ZIP archive in your downloads folder and extract it by using unzip exodus-linux-x64-xx.x.xx.zip
Enter the new exodus-linux-x64-xx.x.xx.zip directory by using cd, you now need to modify the permissions on the exodus binary file so that it can be executed, you can do this by running chmod +x Exodus
Open the Exodus application by using ./Exodus

Setting up Exodus:

Upon launching the app for the first time, you'll be prompted to either "Restore from Backup" (if you're an existing user) or "Create a New Wallet". Choose "Create a New Wallet".

Exodus will then generate a new wallet for you. Make sure to backup your 12-word recovery phrase. Store it safely and securely.

Purchasing Crypto on Exodus:

Open your Exodus wallet.
Tap on the wallet icon at the bottom, then select the cryptocurrency you wish to purchase (e.g., Bitcoin).
Tap on the "Buy" button.
Enter the amount you want to purchase.
Choose your preferred payment method, like credit card or bank transfer.
Follow the prompts to complete the purchase. There might be identity verification steps based on your region and the amount you're buying.
Once your purchase is complete, the cryptocurrency will be credited to your Exodus wallet.

Notes:

Always ensure you are downloading the genuine Exodus app to avoid scams.
Fees might apply when buying crypto directly from the app.
Remember, always store your recovery phrase securely. If lost, you might not be able to access your funds.

Now, you're all set to use Exodus on your device and purchase cryptocurrencies with no KYC!*

Updated on: 20/02/2024