Getting Monero without an exchange account in 2026

Several large exchanges removed Monero from 2024 onward, some everywhere and some for part of their users.Three routes remain: a swap from another coin, a direct trade with a person, and mining.Monero protects what is written on its chain, but timing and IP data sit outside it.Monero (XMR) has become harder to find on large trading platforms.Since early 2024, several big exchanges have removed it, some for all users and some for part of their user base.For many holders, the practical question is