Topic: Blockchain.info taint? (Read 787 times)
I see so its a tool for catching criminals. I guess I won't be using that
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
What does this taint feature do exactly how do I use it?
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