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Topic: Blockchain.info taint? (Read 785 times)

newbie
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August 17, 2014, 04:14:19 PM
#5
I see so its a tool for catching criminals. I guess I won't be using that  Cheesy
sr. member
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August 17, 2014, 03:47:57 PM
#4
What is taint?
The taint is the percentage of funds received by an address that can be traced back to another address. An example of a taint analysis is: https://blockchain.info/taint/1dice6GV5Rz2iaifPvX7RMjfhaNPC8SXH

Copied from here: https://blockchain.info/wallet/website-faq
newbie
Activity: 17
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August 17, 2014, 03:47:44 PM
#3
I think it's to do with hiding stolen coins.
Sending them through a large wallet not related to your own then claiming them back through another wallet.
That way the amount you receive back will be the same, but the coins will likely have a different history.


Wow so is using blockchain illegal? or is it a tool to find thieves.
member
Activity: 112
Merit: 10
August 17, 2014, 03:46:42 PM
#2
I think it's to do with hiding stolen coins.
Sending them through a large wallet not related to your own then claiming them back through another wallet.
That way the amount you receive back will be the same, but the coins will likely have a different history.
newbie
Activity: 17
Merit: 0
August 17, 2014, 03:39:28 PM
#1
What does this taint feature do exactly how do I use it?
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