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Wasabi Wallet
Wasabi is the most-developed Windows/macOS coinjoin client.
- Website
- wasabiwallet.io
- KYC
- no KYC — Self-custody desktop Bitcoin wallet with built-in WabiSabi coordinator-based coinjoin. The coordinator runs address-screening on inputs since mid-2024.
- Status
- degraded
- Fiat on-ramp
- no
- Payment
- crypto
- Jurisdiction
- operator zkSNACKs (Gibraltar) historically
- Founded
- 2018
- Open source
- yes
- Custodial
- no
- Last verified
- Sources
- 2
Overview
What Wasabi is#
A desktop Bitcoin wallet with built-in WabiSabi coinjoin and Tor-by-default networking.
Threat-model fit#
Bitcoin coinjoin client for users who tolerate the coordinator model. Re-evaluate against forks and JoinMarket before depending on it.#
Strengths
- Long-running coinjoin client with the largest CoinJoin liquidity historically.
- Tor-by-default and reproducible builds.
Caveats
- In 2024 the zkSNACKs coordinator began screening inputs against a blocklist; this restricts who can join rounds and is the main reason Wasabi's status is "degraded" for users seeking strict no-discrimination coinjoin.
- Several Wasabi forks (notably Ginger Wallet) run alternative coordinators without screening; check the current state before assuming.
- Coordinator centralization remains a structural property of the WabiSabi design.
- Facts need re-verification by operator (last seeded 2026-01).
Verdict
Wasabi is the most-developed Windows/macOS coinjoin client. The 2024 introduction of address screening by the zkSNACKs coordinator is the dominant story — it reduces the no-discrimination property that drew many users to it. Forks (Ginger, etc.) run coordinators without screening. Treat the official build as one of several options, not the default.
FAQ
- Does Wasabi Wallet require KYC?
- As of Jan 1, 2026, Wasabi Wallet does not require KYC for normal use. Self-custody desktop Bitcoin wallet with built-in WabiSabi coordinator-based coinjoin. The coordinator runs address-screening on inputs since mid-2024.
- What payment methods does Wasabi Wallet accept?
- Wasabi Wallet accepts: crypto.
- Where is Wasabi Wallet based?
- Operating jurisdiction listed as operator zkSNACKs (Gibraltar) historically. This is best-known information; corporate structure can be opaque.
Sources
- Wasabi docs · accessed
- Wasabi blog (coordinator policy updates) · accessed
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