BitcoinDark (BTCD) is a cryptocurrency that places a firm emphasis on privacy. The BitcoinDark client includes a decentralized exchange known as InstantDEX which allows for a range of cryptocurrencies to be traded. Although available to trade on major exchanges including Bittrex and Poloniex, BitcoinDark is currently being phased out. That’s because the supply is being exchanged for Komodo (KMD). After the developers decided to move to Komodo, a year-long swap was set up enabling coin holders to transfer their BitcoinDark over at a rate of 1 BTCD to 50 KMD.

With development now focused on Komodo, a coin which also emphasizes privacy and anonymity, it was decided that the time was right to retire BitcoinDark. The coin swap that has been initiated will run until January 2018.