# LocalCoinSwap > Buy, sell, and swap crypto worldwide, your way LocalCoinSwap is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading protocol. It lets users trade directly with each other worldwide through non-custodial escrow and hundreds of local payment methods. LocalCoinSwap is a peer-to-peer decentralized trading protocol connecting cryptocurrency buyers and sellers directly. It provides non-custodial escrow infrastructure, a trading interface, and a swap feature that let users settle trades on-chain between themselves. It serves individuals worldwide, including those in regions with limited banking access, who want to trade using a wide range of local payment methods. The platform addresses the trust problem inherent in direct peer-to-peer trading by holding the cryptocurrency portion of a trade in an escrow mechanism native to the relevant blockchain, such as a multi-signature script for Bitcoin or a smart contract for other networks, until the local payment is confirmed. This design means LocalCoinSwap never holds unilateral custody of user funds at any point in a trade. Users also access wallets where they control their own private keys, including the ability to export them. LocalCoinSwap supports trading across multiple cryptocurrencies and blockchain networks, complemented by a swap feature and offer-creation tools that let users set their own trading terms. It is used by individuals converting between local currency and cryptocurrency as well as experienced traders seeking flexible payment options. It has narrowed its regional footprint at times in response to local regulatory requirements, most recently pausing access for users in certain regions as compliance measures rather than a wider closure. - Type: Company - Sector: DeFi - Status: Active - Founded: 2015-01-01 - Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/localcoinswap ## Products - [LocalCoinSwap P2P Exchange](https://thegrid.id/profiles/localcoinswap): LocalCoinSwap P2P Exchange is a decentralized exchange connecting cryptocurrency buyers and sellers for direct peer-to-peer trades. Trades settle through non-custodial escrow native to each blockchain, a multi-signature script output for Bitcoin or a smart contract for other supported chains, so the platform never holds user funds. Traders choose from a wide range of payment methods and can buy or sell major cryptocurrencies and stablecoins across multiple blockchain networks. An installable web app mirrors the same account and keys for mobile and desktop access. (Decentralised Exchange, Live, Main Product) - [LocalCoinSwap Swap](https://thegrid.id/profiles/localcoinswap): LocalCoinSwap Swap is a DEX aggregator that lets users convert one cryptocurrency for another directly from their LocalCoinSwap wallet. It routes each conversion through an independent third-party swap provider selected by LocalCoinSwap, returning instant price estimates and typically completing within minutes. Users pick the assets and amounts to exchange without a separate exchange account. (DEX Aggregator, Live) - [LocalCoinSwap Wallet](https://thegrid.id/profiles/localcoinswap): LocalCoinSwap Wallet is a non-custodial wallet for storing and managing supported cryptocurrencies. Client-side encryption keeps private keys under user control while the wallet holds various cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, and users can export their keys at any time. The same wallet and keys back both the browser interface and an installable web app, and balances can be used directly to fund peer-to-peer trades or swaps. (Wallet, Live) ## Assets - [LocalCoinSwap Cryptoshare (LCS)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/localcoinswap): LCS is the governance and utility token of LocalCoinSwap, a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading platform. Holders vote on platform decisions and receive a share of trading revenue through periodic buybacks, with a portion of that revenue used to burn tokens and reduce supply. It is an ERC-20 token that can be staked on decentralized exchanges and is used to settle platform trading fees. 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