theres a difference between transactional privacy and network privacy
but you're absolutely right, they're both important and connected to each other.
but whatever gains we can make
on both fronts,
are helpful.
Discussion
Why would I want to hide my spend on coffee and bagels !
Particularly if my Identity is not attached to the transaction .. sure some people will know . .. Like my wife :-) .. or anyone interested in my real Identity.. even God can be found if we work hard !
... the point of anonymity is - being just a simple face in crowd .. losing ID is losing ego ! If we do that .. I guess there is no incentive for anyone to spend research hours on me .. ðŸ˜..
But yes .. not everyone may like to stay anonymous..