In this article, we’re going to share some of the methods that we recommend on how to obfuscate transfers. They primarily involve “coinjoining” which means combining different user transactions into one so that it’s practically impossible to tell where they originate from.
1. Helix
Helix leverages the coinjoining strategy to bumble Bitcoin transactions. It was created by Gram, which is like the dark web’s version of Google. Gram is a platform that indexes dark web websites and reviews and it’s a great place to easily tumble coins.
You can only use Helix with a membership and without by following this link: http://grams7enufi7jmdl.onion/helix/light (works only with Tor browser). From here, you’ll be asked for the recipient’s address and it’s up to you if you want to incorporate a random delay so the person only gets the funds a few hours after you’ve sent them instead of immediately. For better anonymity, you may also ask for additional transaction layers in-between.
You can always save your Helix status ID so you can come back and check on the transaction later if you like. Helix charges a fee of 2.5% from the transaction amount.
If you’re worried about Helix exposing you to coins that may have gone through the darknet, you can rest easy. Once you become a Helix member, Grams will enable you to use their regular service instead of Helix Light. The only downside is there’s no way of figuring out which is which so you’ll just have to take their word for it. It costs 0.01 BTC to become a member of Grams aka Helix.
2. Joinmarket
This is another decentralized network which enables you to use Coinjoin with others that have the same privacy concerns as you. It doesn’t require a centralized authority which means you’re in control of your Bitcoins always. No one has the power to freeze your account or interfere with your transaction or even steal your Bitcoin.
It’s important to note that you need a fair amount of technical know-how in order to install and use Joinmarket. But, if you’re really serious about learning how to obfuscate transfers then we definitely recommend giving it a try. All you have to do is study their guidelines to enjoy the low fees and lower risks that they offer.
3. Darkwallet
Darkwallet was created by privacy advocates such as Amir Taaki and Peter Todd. For the most part, it’s untested because it’s still in its alpha version. Most operators say it’s not wise to use it for daily transactions because it’s still very unpredictable and therefore unsafe.
4. Sharedcoin
This service enables you to create your own wallet through Tor and access it through this link: https://blockchainbdgpzk.onion/ (only works with Tor browser). Essentially, all you need here is a Tor account and a Sharedcoin password. You can create a safe and private password through KeePassX. You may also keep the wallet identifier secret by backing up your database.
Go to “send money” followed by “shared coin”, input the address of the person you want to send money to. Next, choose your preferred privacy level and make the transfer! It might take a while for the service to process your transaction but you can easily view the status bar at any time in the same window from which you started the transaction process.
Whatever you do, don’t lose your password! If you do then you’ll lose your funds.
5. Altcoins
Altcoin is short for alternative cryptocurrencies and it’s interesting that cryptos already have spinoffs. Either way, Altcoins offer a great way to privatize Bitcoin transactions for complete anonymity. You can exchange your Bitcoins for your preferred Altcoin and then change it back to Bitcoin for proper obfuscation. This makes it incredibly difficult to trace the transaction back to you.
But, you need to pick the right Altcoin.
Here are some tips to help you along:
- Make sure it’s a super popular Altcoin that everybody’s using.
- The Altcoin should come with privacy guarantees.
- Make sure the first and second exchanges you make are different from one another so that it’s practically impossible for anyone to link them together through fingerprinting or other methods.
Final Tip: Always use a VPN like IPVanish when transacting online in order to avoid data theft, identity theft or anyone seeing what you’re up to online. And follow our step-by-step guide on how to make anonymous Bitcoin payments.
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