Term

Privacy

The ability to transact without revealing sensitive information about identity, balances, or counterparties.

Type:
security
principle
1
basic

Privacy in cryptocurrency blends technical measures and good practices: avoiding address reuse, using wallets with coin control, and preferring protocols that minimize metadata leakage.

Example 1.1

"CashFusion on BCH helps break transaction linkages; combining it with fresh addresses and coin control improves privacy."

2
threats

Chain analysis, reused addresses, and KYC’d endpoints can deanonymize flows. Mitigations include mixing, avoiding centralized re-tagging, and using non-custodial tools.

Example 2.1

"Sending fused coins directly to a KYC exchange can link them to your identity; consider intermediate steps consistent with local laws."

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