Classic P2P
Best for verified users who are comfortable trading directly with another user while Qipora provides structure, payment references, proof flow, and dispute support.
Kenya-first controlled access
Safe crypto trading with escrow protection.
Qipora operates a secure production platform for buying and selling crypto through verified users, M-Pesa support, controlled escrow release, clean trade records, and professional reconciliation.
Verified usersM-Pesa readyEscrow-first design
Member access
Protected trade flow
Designed so payments, escrow, release, disputes, and records are handled with control and traceability.
Launch currencyKES
Payment railM-Pesa
Trading statusControlled
Release modeLocked
Create trade
Hold escrow
Confirm payment
Release safely
Choose your settlement mode
Classic P2P or Custodial P2P
Qipora supports both direct P2P trading and stronger controlled settlement. The right choice depends on trade value, user trust, and how much operational protection the parties want.
Custodial P2P
Best for users who want stronger settlement control, reconciliation visibility, audit trail, admin oversight, and controlled release safeguards.
| Area | Classic P2P | Custodial P2P |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Direct trades between comfortable verified users. | Trades needing stronger control and confidence. |
| Control level | Structured workflow and dispute path. | Custody controls, reconciliation, and release safeguards. |
| Trust value | Good for simple cases. | Stronger for new users, larger trades, or sensitive payments. |
Simple for users. Powerful behind the scenes.
Built for controlled local trading.
The user experience stays clean and guided, while the backend handles verification, reconciliation, custody controls, accounting, reporting, and audit trails.
Offer discovery
Users browse offers or create their own once approved for member trading.
Payment references
Trade references help reconcile M-Pesa payments and reduce support delays.
Admin oversight
Operations teams can review payments, disputes, KYC, accounting, and support exceptions.
Security-first foundations
Controls for a serious financial platform.
Qipora operates with protected infrastructure, controlled access, SSL, private database services, API controls, payment reconciliation, and escrow release safety gates.