Topic: Is anonymity Acceptable? (Read 1557 times)
for me, i think its acceptable to stay anonymous in trading, even though i understand there are some risk when you trade with the company or the person you dont know, however bitcoin was created this way, many user use bitcoin because they can stay hidden, but if you not comfortable with this then maybe bitcoin is not the right coin for you
I think the answer would differ from person to person. Since bitcoin was created by satoshi and he wanted to stay anonymous then it’s completely okay for him to stay anonymous. If someone is looking to evade tax and considering bitcoin as an alternative to a swiss bank then I don’t see it white hat practice.
I don’t maintain anonymity in every case (that doesn’t mean I revel my details unnecessarily) of trade because I don’t think it’s necessary but again it’s my opinion and might be completely wrong.
I don’t maintain anonymity in every case (that doesn’t mean I revel my details unnecessarily) of trade because I don’t think it’s necessary but again it’s my opinion and might be completely wrong.
I was under the impression that Bitcoin has always been hailed for its ability to conduct anonymous transactions and was considered an anonymous digital currency as it is still possible to buy/sell/trade bitcoin without the requirement of identity proof or address proof.
However there seems to be much consensus on the forum that trust in trading bitcoin is synonymous with knowing the named identity of person you are trading with.
Is it acceptable to trade anonymously within the bitcointalk marketplace?
Is it the general consensus that doing so makes you untrustworthy by default?
However there seems to be much consensus on the forum that trust in trading bitcoin is synonymous with knowing the named identity of person you are trading with.
Is it acceptable to trade anonymously within the bitcointalk marketplace?
Is it the general consensus that doing so makes you untrustworthy by default?
the very idea of decentralized currency is anonymity at the government level and the lack of controls. at the same time, that anonymity is at a personal and business level. that does not make a person untrustworhty by default but does lead to the need from time to time for additional controls, like a REAL escrow and not just some schmuck that says he can be trusted
Yes its acceptable and also good because we need more privacy these days, everything is getting controlled and has rules these days.
We should fight for or privacy and freedom!
We should fight for or privacy and freedom!
It depends on what you are dealing for, if it is about digital goods then its not much a problem, you can you bitcoin mixers but if you are dealing for physicall goods then its more dangerous.
In my view most of the darknet has died out or collapsed on its own.
You`ll notice its not as crazy as the last year ago when you seen so many giftcards/uber/other crazy stuff appearing in the digital goods section.
It depends on what you are dealing for, if it is about digital goods then its not much a problem, you can you bitcoin mixers but if you are dealing for physicall goods then its more dangerous.
I'm sure it was received. if it is not accepted, the bitcoin could not flourish as it is today. That is an advanced bitcoin excess.
I was under the impression that Bitcoin has always been hailed for its ability to conduct anonymous transactions and was considered an anonymous digital currency as it is still possible to buy/sell/trade bitcoin without the requirement of identity proof or address proof.
However there seems to be much consensus on the forum that trust in trading bitcoin is synonymous with knowing the named identity of person you are trading with.
Is it acceptable to trade anonymously within the bitcointalk marketplace?
Is it the general consensus that doing so makes you untrustworthy by default?
However there seems to be much consensus on the forum that trust in trading bitcoin is synonymous with knowing the named identity of person you are trading with.
Is it acceptable to trade anonymously within the bitcointalk marketplace?
Is it the general consensus that doing so makes you untrustworthy by default?
Sometimes it's Unacceptable. Because we can't track if we got scammed.
Yes its acceptable and people are also accepting it more, I think its pretty good and that is also what is giving the bitcoin power in my eyes.
The fact that its anonymous, the privacy.
The fact that its anonymous, the privacy.
Yeah bitcoin anonymous nature is the one which has got such a enormous number of user profile and counting. If its not anonymous then bitcoin and other cryptcurrencies have never been used as it is now.
I don't understand this comment 
What has that to do with anonymity. Also I am learning more and more that bitcoin is not truly anonymous
What has that to do with anonymity. Also I am learning more and more that bitcoin is not truly anonymous
How can it really be if all Bitcoin transactions from day 0 are imprinted on the Blockchain for everyone to look in and search for? With every transaction you make, the chances to remain truly anonymous evaporate. And this holds true even if you create a new address whenever you transact...
Even Bitcoin mixers keep logs despite what they may claim
Yes its acceptable and people are also accepting it more, I think its pretty good and that is also what is giving the bitcoin power in my eyes.
The fact that its anonymous, the privacy.
The fact that its anonymous, the privacy.
I think it is and the fact is that its not very bad in my eyes due to the fact that its in my eyes even good because it gives people privacy.
I don't understand this comment
What has that to do with anonymity. Also I am learning more and more that bitcoin is not truly anonymous.
What has that to do with anonymity. Also I am learning more and more that bitcoin is not truly anonymous.
Just to brush up back on the points I mentioned here.
At this point its a must. I only say this because the price of bitcoin attracts new regulars and possible chances of you being a target as well.
Esp when the bitcoin is now climbing towards the $1k marker. Its similar to knowing how much a liquor store or any business has - and their location (chances for theft) of a robbery.
At this point its a must. I only say this because the price of bitcoin attracts new regulars and possible chances of you being a target as well.
Esp when the bitcoin is now climbing towards the $1k marker. Its similar to knowing how much a liquor store or any business has - and their location (chances for theft) of a robbery.
I was under the impression that Bitcoin has always been hailed for its ability to conduct anonymous transactions and was considered an anonymous digital currency as it is still possible to buy/sell/trade bitcoin without the requirement of identity proof or address proof.
However there seems to be much consensus on the forum that trust in trading bitcoin is synonymous with knowing the named identity of person you are trading with.
Is it acceptable to trade anonymously within the bitcointalk marketplace?
Is it the general consensus that doing so makes you untrustworthy by default?
However there seems to be much consensus on the forum that trust in trading bitcoin is synonymous with knowing the named identity of person you are trading with.
Is it acceptable to trade anonymously within the bitcointalk marketplace?
Is it the general consensus that doing so makes you untrustworthy by default?
It can be acceptable to trade anonymously as long your trading partner don't have a bad reputation or a negative trust in trading . It is is recommended to always use escrow just to make that the transaction is safe and legitimate . Although some people don't have a negative trust it doesnt mean that they are trusted trader so you should be careful .
It is a very secure way to be on low profile as not to expose information regarding the identity of anyone as long as there is no direct transactions being done since information known to be personal and legitimate can be used by notorious syndicates to scam or to hack accounts based on the personal information of a person. So it is only right that the anonymity of a trader is be protected. Otherwise due to regular trades being done by local traders they build this trust relationship status by being known to each other since most of these traders live in the same regions.
revealing your identity is even worse than deal with anonymous user, because your identity can be easily stolen, if you reveal it in the bad way, like sending your id or shit like that
it should remain as it is right now, with a pseudo anon scene, bitcoin also has its fundamental based on this
it should remain as it is right now, with a pseudo anon scene, bitcoin also has its fundamental based on this
No need to reveal your identity. All you need is a history of successful trades that aren't necessarily with trusted members of the community.
Identity is not really a big deal. But to put a trust on an online trader doing small trades would be just fine. But to deal with huge amount is another story. I dont put chances to gamble on it. I prefer localbitcoins with whom i personally check the legitimacy and capacity to do trades. If scam occurs I can easily had their licence or permits rebooked and can easily file legal criminal case. Thats why i have to know traders doing big trades with my team.
Identities can easily be faked. If you're doing a huge transaction, I bet it'd be okay if the other party goes first and upon receiving, you send them the payment. Even if they give you a picture of their ID, there's still a chance that it's a fake one or it's someone else's. Identity theft is done by a lot of people. You can't trust someone just because he gave you the details of where he live, etc. Sometimes, even the people that you personally know can scam you. You can't trust anybody nowadays. Use a trusted escrow if you want to be safe with your transactions.
No need to reveal your identity. All you need is a history of successful trades that aren't necessarily with trusted members of the community.
Identity is not really a big deal. But to put a trust on an online trader doing small trades would be just fine. But to deal with huge amount is another story. I dont put chances to gamble on it. I prefer localbitcoins with whom i personally check the legitimacy and capacity to do trades. If scam occurs I can easily had their licence or permits rebooked and can easily file legal criminal case. Thats why i have to know traders doing big trades with my team.
No need to reveal your identity. All you need is a history of successful trades that aren't necessarily with trusted members of the community.
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