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Originally Posted by Payza
The idea that crypto transactions (or at least Bitcoin transactions) are anonymous is a pretty big misconception, in fact EVERY SINGLE TRANSACTION on the blockchain can be viewed publicly. The anonymity comes in the fact that unless you disclose your Bitcoin address, no one necessarily knows the individuals involved in any transaction.
From Blockchain.info's FAQs |
Don't confuse privacy with anonymity. Privacy is I know who you are, but can't see what you're doing. Anonymity means I know what you're doing, but not who you are. Most smart people want the latter.