Non-custodial exchange platform ChangeNOW is positioning itself as the crucial bridge for privacy-first cryptocurrencies such as PIVX.
In a recent interview, Pauline Shangett, CSO at ChangeNOW, outlined a philosophy where user privacy is “baked in, not an add-on,” revealing how their platform’s infrastructure is designed to solve the single greatest threat to privacy-centric users: exposure through necessary financial interactions.
The Two-Minute, No-Account Privacy Pledge
PIVX provides robust, protocol-level confidentiality, but the moment a user swaps, trades, or uses DeFi, they risk creating a traceable on-chain footprint. ChangeNOW aims to eliminate that risk with a core non-custodial model that allows users to have full ownership and control of their funds throughout the exchange process.
“PIVX users can rely on our infrastructure to extend their privacy and security into the wider crypto ecosystem,” stated Shangett.
The exchange platform boasts a staggering reach, supporting swaps across 1500+ assets and 110+ blockchains, but its defining features are speed and stealth. Most exchanges are completed in under two minutes, minimizing the window for transactional analysis. Furthermore, its non-custodial design means users do not have to create complex trackable profiles.
Meanwhile, users can opt for a permanent address for repeated swaps, preventing the constant generation of new addresses that analytics firms could use to infer activity patterns.
The Bridge to Private DeFi
There is renewed interest in privacy coins, signalling a new era for the niche. Shangett envisions ChangeNOW as the essential bridge, allowing PIVX holders to access liquidity pools, lending, and yield products.
The core challenge, as Shangett notes, is that “transparency is the default” on public blockchains. ChangeNOW fights back by mitigating classic exposure points such as centralized custody and on-chain hops.
Extensive cross-chain support means PIVX can move into other chains with fewer, less traceable transitional steps. Quick processing and low minimum amounts (as little as $2) also reduce the chances of failed transactions or repeated attempts that inevitably generate extra on-chain data.
The Future of Personal Crypto Management
Looking forward, ChangeNOW is focused on evolving its tools to match the growing demand for personal control. This includes enhancing transaction history features that provide clear user data without compromising control, and continuously expanding cross-chain functionality to offer maximum diversification with minimum exposure.
The ultimate vision is a practical, user-centric collaboration: PIVX brings the deep, on-chain privacy technology, and ChangeNOW makes it accessible, flexible, and integrated for everyone around the world. The message is clear: privacy is not a luxury, and ChangeNOW is building the infrastructure to make it a right.
Written by Clement Saudu
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