IPchexmex

Checks to see if you are in a country that allows Bitmex trading
What is IPchexmex?
IPchexmex is a Chrome extension that checks to see if your IP, when on bitmex.com, is connected to the countries where trading on Bitmex is prohibited. Stay secure with VPN protection and avoid getting your Bitmex account banned.

Extension stats

By: isaackoz
Users: 12 ▲ 2
Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2018-12-22)
Creation date: 2018-12-21
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • alarms
Size: 40.71K

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Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Trading on bitmex while in US,CA,CU,IR,KP, or SD is prohibited and can lead to your account being banned on bitmex. This extension checks to see if your IP when on bitmex.com is connected to the said countries.

This extension will make sure you are always on a VPN while trading on BitMex. It will ping every 60 seconds to ensure you're connected.

If you are not connected to a country that allows trading, you will receive an alert. If you are, nothing is currently displayed.

Source code available on my github :).

Extension safety

Risk impact

IPchexmex requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

IPchexmex has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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