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    This document discusses the anonymity of Bitcoin and Tor. It notes that while Bitcoin is often described as anonymous or decentralized, it is actually pseudonymous since transaction details are recorded on the public blockchain. It also questions how anonymous Tor really is, as a small number of nodes could be controlled by certain parties. In addition, it points out ways users can be de-anonymized, such as providing personal details to exchanges or mailing addresses. Overall, the document raises doubts about how anonymous Bitcoin and Tor truly are for illegal activities.

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    This document discusses the anonymity of Bitcoin and Tor. It notes that while Bitcoin is often described as anonymous or decentralized, it is actually pseudonymous since transaction details are recorded on the public blockchain. It also questions how anonymous Tor really is, as a small number of nodes could be controlled by certain parties. In addition, it points out ways users can be de-anonymized, such as providing personal details to exchanges or mailing addresses. Overall, the document raises doubts about how anonymous Bitcoin and Tor truly are for illegal activities.

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    Bitcoin Tor Anonymity

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    This document discusses the anonymity of Bitcoin and Tor. It notes that while Bitcoin is often described as anonymous or decentralized, it is actually pseudonymous since transaction details are recorded on the public blockchain. It also questions how anonymous Tor really is, as a small number of nodes could be controlled by certain parties. In addition, it points out ways users can be de-anonymized, such as providing personal details to exchanges or mailing addresses. Overall, the document raises doubts about how anonymous Bitcoin and Tor truly are for illegal activities.

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    Anonymity on Bitcoin and Tor

    Matt Corallo April 1, 2013

    Bitcoin?
    A Decentralized Anonymous Cryptocurrency

    Bitcoin?
    A Decentralized Anonymous Cryptocurrency

    Bitcoin?
    A Decentralized Anonymous Cryptocurrency

    Bitcoin?
    A Decentralized Anonymous Cryptocurrency A Decentralized Pseudonymous Digital Commodity

    Decentralized
    No central authority Double-spend problem
    Bob

    Alice

    Hat Guy

    Decentralized
    Blockchain!

    Hard to generate (cost power) Most work wins Transaction confirmed in blocks Miners generate blocks get Bitcoin

    Decentralized
    Who enforces the rules? What are the rules?

    Pseudonymous
    Not so anonymous when you post your address

    Pseudonymous
    Blockchain is Public

    Pseudonymous
    How do you get money into Bitcoin? Online Exchange Physical Exchange Transaction origination

    RFC 1149
    IP-over-Avian Carriers Due to high latency, UDP provides higher throughput Built-in source and timestamp obscurity Audit trails could be problematic Crossing large bodies of water may help

    Tor
    Designed to provide anonymity to anyone online Routes traffic through the network randomly

    Tor
    Really anonymous? Control the whole network? 10% not all that much Packet timing?

    Silk Road
    Seriously, you think this is anonymous? You provided a physical mailing address

    Is it possible?

    Is Bitcoin ideal for Illegal Activities?


    Bitcoin is the underlying currency/commodity NOT a bank Is cash anonymous?

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