What Are Bitcoin Mixers?

Bitcoin mixers, also known as tumblers, are services that allow users to obfuscate the origins of their Bitcoin transactions

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They break the link between sending and receiving addresses, enhancing privacy

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When you use a mixer, your Bitcoins are combined with those of other users

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The mixer then redistributes the coins, making it difficult to trace the source of the original transaction

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Bitcoin mixers help prevent surveillance and tracking by making transactions more anonymous

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While Bitcoin mixers can enhance privacy, they also come with some risks

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Some mixers may be operated by malicious entities aiming to steal your funds

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