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CoinJoin, Really?
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CoinJoin, Really?

CoinJoin allows you to mix your bitcoin with other people’s so that the broadcast transaction to the Bitcoin blockchain is not your public wallet address
Marvin Ken
By: Marvin Ken
Oct 24, 2023
3 min read
CoinJoin, Really?

A month ago, I had no knowledge of CoinJoin and its purpose. I believed that a Bitcoin transaction was simply a matter of sending a certain amount of Bitcoin to a specific address, with no involvement of a third party. However, they soon realized that this lack of privacy can be problematic, as any platform that utilizes Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations can easily link a person’s personal information to their Bitcoin transactions.

Enter CoinJoin, a privacy-enhancing technique that allows individuals to “mix” their Bitcoin with others, obscuring the true sender and receiver of the funds. This is accomplished by pooling all participants’ Bitcoin into a CoinJoin address, broadcasting the transaction to the blockchain, and then splitting the funds back to their original owners in a way that is untraceable.

Currently, the leading implementation of CoinJoin is the Wasabi Wallet, which allows users to retain complete control over their personal data and transactional privacy. Wasabi collects minimal fees and operates in the background, leaving the customer in charge of their own data.

In the future, it is predicted that the use of CoinJoin will become more widespread, as more individuals become aware of the need for privacy in their financial transactions. The Wasabi Wallet and its implementation of CoinJoin will likely play a major role in this shift, as it puts the power back in the hands of the customer and allows for true financial autonomy.

Overall, CoinJoin represents a significant step forward in terms of privacy and security in the world of Bitcoin transactions. With the advent of CoinJoin and the rise of privacy-focused wallets like Wasabi, individuals can take control of their financial data and transact with peace of mind.

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