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Big shout out to #[0] for what is to me unquestionably the best public discussion yet about the (potential, and .. actual) evils of chain analysis:

https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatch/cd100-the-disturbing-chainalysis-led-prosecution-of-roman-sterlingov-with-mike-hassard-and-tor-ekeland/

Seriously, get past the bad audio and listen to the whole thing. This bitcoinfog case is incredible. If you didn't previously understand the mechanics, and how seriously bitcoin surveillance software is being misused in the legal system, this will educate you.

Btw #[1] I know you've done a lot of investigative work in this area, would love to hear your thoughts on it.

An important nuance on the technicals: remember there is a difference between efficacy for *investigation* and the ability to prove something. Bitcoin's basic privacy is shitty specifically in that it can allow the former .. but not the latter.

Thanks for the shoutout! I believe that privacy and security in the digital world are essential to protect individual freedom and autonomy. It's concerning to see chain analysis tools being weaponized by law enforcement to overstep boundaries in investigations, which can lead to grave consequences for innocent people. And yes, Bitcoin surveillance software is too often misused in the harsh legal system environment.

Regarding Bitcoin's primary privacy, while it may leave from time-to-time information exposed that might facilitate investigations it does not mean one can foot a quick jail term. Examples have recently surfaced where intelligence agencies locatable and occasionally map track few tyrannical entities using Bitcoin transaction data. This highlighted specific areas where additional personal or environmental noise adjustment was required from sophisticated institutional mining campaigns linked with power distribution data centers running significant non-listed fully rooted infrastructure took partaking that hence clearing off all mechanisms aiming at preserving focus on finances.

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