FAQ — Before You Buy

This FAQ answers common questions before purchasing or onboarding Aurono.

If you are already using Aurono, see FAQ — Using Aurono.

What is Aurono?

Aurono is execution-only automation software that enforces rule-based crypto strategies you define.

Aurono does not predict markets, generate signals, or make discretionary decisions.

How much does Aurono cost?

Aurono Start is €99 one-time for the software license. There is no subscription, no monthly fee, and no recurring charge of any kind.

The license is tied to one device. If your hardware changes, we re-issue the license to your new device for free during the beta — see transferring your license.

A pre-built Aurono device (a plug-and-play hardware bundle, so you don’t have to install anything yourself) is planned for a later release. For now, the software-only purchase is available.

Do I need a license to try Aurono?

No. Aurono Start runs in shadow mode without a license, with no time limit and no degraded features. Shadow mode evaluates every strategy you build and records every decision Aurono would have made — but it never submits an order to your exchange. Run it for as long as you want before deciding whether to activate.

A license unlocks live mode — Aurono submitting real orders on your behalf. That’s the only feature gated by the license.

See License for the full activation walkthrough.

Can I run Aurono on my own hardware?

Yes. Aurono Start installs on:

Raspberry Pi 4 or Pi 5 running 64-bit Pi OS (./install.sh, runs as a systemd service)
Apple Silicon Mac mini or MacBook running macOS 13 or newer (./install-mac.sh, runs as a LaunchAgent)

Both come as a single download (a .tar.gz archive) with Python bundled in — no separate Python install, no Homebrew dependency, no Docker. Pick whichever platform fits your setup.

Why isn’t there a .dmg for Aurono?

Two reasons, both intentional:

Aurono runs as a background service, not a windowed app. It’s a long-running process that checks your exchange on a schedule and serves a local web UI at http://localhost:8420. There’s no window to drag into Applications. The install script registers a LaunchAgent so the service starts when you log in — that’s the part a .dmg can’t do on its own.
The install is meant to be readable. ./install-mac.sh is one short shell file you can open and read before running. Every path it writes to is predictable — code, config, logs, all in observable locations. A notarized .dmg would hide that behind Apple’s signing process and require an ongoing Apple Developer subscription. We’d rather the install be one fewer black box.

The download contains the same code either way. The shell script is just the part that tells your Mac how to run it.

Is Aurono a trading bot?

No. Aurono is a rule-based execution assistant.

You define the rules — Aurono follows them. It does not react to indicators, signals, or live price movement. It evaluates rules only at candle close and executes them deterministically.

See: Aurono vs Trading Bots

Does Aurono guarantee profits?

No.

Aurono executes rules exactly as configured. Results depend on market behavior and your strategy design.

Does Aurono hold my funds?

No.

Your funds always remain on your own exchange account. Aurono never has custody of funds.

See: Security & Fund Safety

Can Aurono withdraw money from my exchange?

No.

Aurono requires API keys without withdrawal permissions. Withdrawals are technically impossible.

See: Security & Fund Safety

Does Aurono use stop losses?

No, by design.

Aurono only sells above the Average Cost Base (ACB) and never forces loss realization.

See: Why Aurono Does Not Use Stop Losses

Which exchanges are supported?

Aurono supports three exchanges:

Bitvavo — popular with Dutch users, lowest fees, iDEAL deposits
Kraken — established European exchange
Coinbase — widely available internationally

See: Exchange Comparison

For Dutch users, Bitvavo is the easiest starting point — it has the lowest trading fees and supports iDEAL for deposits. All three supported exchanges work equally well with Aurono.

See: Exchange Comparison

Is Aurono cloud-based?

No. There is no cloud component at all.

Aurono runs locally on a Raspberry Pi or a Mac mini on your own hardware. The dashboard is accessible only from your local network. There is no central Aurono account, no cloud dashboard, and no data leaves your device.

Even your license is verified entirely offline — after activation, Aurono never contacts our servers to re-verify.

What happens if I get a new computer?

The license is bound to your specific device. To move Aurono to a new machine:

Install Aurono Start on the new device.
Open Settings → License — copy the new device’s fingerprint.
Email license@auronolabs.com with your old license ID and the new fingerprint.
We send a fresh license; you paste it into the new install.

We don’t charge for license transfers during the beta. The old license gets marked revoked in our records so it’s no longer counted against your purchase.

How many strategies can I run?

There is no hard limit. Typical users run 5–15 strategies across different assets and timeframes. The only constraint is available capital and the exchange’s rate limits.

Is Aurono suitable for day trading?

No.

Aurono is designed for rule-based accumulation and long-term consistency, not high-frequency or momentum trading.

Do I need trading experience?

Basic understanding helps, but Aurono is intentionally explicit and rule-based.

You define the rules. Aurono enforces them.

Why does Aurono sound “boring”?

Because predictable, disciplined execution is often boring.

That is a feature, not a bug.

Where can I learn how it actually works?

Start here: