The Anonymity concept is holding back the Revolution - dicussion thread - page 2.

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Quote from: justusranvier on August 15, 2013, 12:14:39 PM

Quote from: adub on August 15, 2013, 12:01:08 PM

If it's going to be used on any scale in the US from here on out, there are rules in place that have to be conformed to in terms of AML, KYC, BSA, etc. Modification of the rules in some form would make sense but who knows if reason will prevail.

Bitcoin doesn't need the US.

That's a fair and obvious statement to many, but it seems the context of this conversation is how US regulation is softening the anonymity aspect of Bitcoin.

Quote from: justusranvier on August 15, 2013, 12:14:39 PM

It would be far better for Bitcoin to be banned in the US than it would be to change its fundamental nature.

No one is changing the fundamental nature of Bitcoin and I know of no one who has suggested it. In the US, Bitcoin is likely to be used in the context of all other currency exchange and transmission.

Since "Bitcoin doesn't need the US" that should have no impact whatsoever on the rest of the world, right?

Edited: sorry, bout that.

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Quote from: adub on August 15, 2013, 12:01:08 PM

If it's going to be used on any scale in the US from here on out, there are rules in place that have to be conformed to in terms of AML, KYC, BSA, etc. Modification of the rules in some form would make sense but who knows if reason will prevail.

Bitcoin doesn't need the US.

It would be far better for Bitcoin to be banned in the US than it would be to change its fundamental nature.

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Quote from: Chronikka on August 15, 2013, 09:44:45 AM

Quote from: adub on August 15, 2013, 06:25:26 AM

Quote from: Chronikka on August 15, 2013, 06:20:27 AM

Isn't anonymity one of the BIGGEST reasons lots of people support Bitcoin? So that the centrally controlled banks/governments don't have records and control transactions you make

Identification does not mean centralization. The blockchain address and content is still only controlled by the owner of the address/key. "They" could know who you are but not be able to freeze any assets. Add in mixing services and you're anon again.

I think you are missing my point. I never said anything about identification = centralization. All I said is that anonymity in a bitcoin transaction is one of the biggest reasons people are drawn to bitcoin. People don't want to be "known" at all. They don't want the governments, banks, etc. (what I referred to as the "central" authorities) to have private information they don't need

It depends on the people.

-cryptography folks
-privacy advocates
-people with money movements they want to hide
-the list goes on...

Anonymity all the way.

-Merchants
-payment industry professionals
-investors

The anonymity starts to slip lower on the list of most important attributes.

It's too late to go back now though. Bitcoin is on the radar of payments professionals, investors, currency exchangers, and regulators. If it's going to be used on any scale in the US from here on out, there are rules in place that have to be conformed to in terms of AML, KYC, BSA, etc. Modification of the rules in some form would make sense but who knows if reason will prevail.

There are always people who loved the band up until their 3rd album came out when they "sold out" and never let it go. There are those who loved the 3rd album and everything since. The "sound" of Bitcoin is changing and some are not going to like it.

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Quote from: cbeast on August 15, 2013, 10:42:54 AM

Quote from: Chronikka on August 15, 2013, 10:35:19 AM

Quote from: cbeast on August 15, 2013, 10:23:35 AM

Nobody uses bitcoin yet. It's hard to know why people will adopt its use.

Thats not true plenty of people use bitcoin everyday. Retail acceptance has been slow but that doesn't mean people aren't using it.

Orly? What percentage of cc users have bitcoins? Probably closer to zero than one. Bitcoin is nothing yet. Get them cheap.

Proof? I can make random general statements too ya know. The truth is you have no idea how many people are using bitcoin but I think you would be surprised its a lot bigger than you know.

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Quote from: Chronikka on August 15, 2013, 10:35:19 AM

Quote from: cbeast on August 15, 2013, 10:23:35 AM

Nobody uses bitcoin yet. It's hard to know why people will adopt its use.

Thats not true plenty of people use bitcoin everyday. Retail acceptance has been slow but that doesn't mean people aren't using it.

Orly? What percentage of cc users have bitcoins? Probably closer to zero than one. Bitcoin is nothing yet. Get them cheap.

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Quote from: cbeast on August 15, 2013, 10:23:35 AM

Nobody uses bitcoin yet. It's hard to know why people will adopt its use.

Thats not true plenty of people use bitcoin everyday. Retail acceptance has been slow but that doesn't mean people aren't using it.

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Quote from: Chronikka on August 15, 2013, 09:44:45 AM

Quote from: adub on August 15, 2013, 06:25:26 AM

Quote from: Chronikka on August 15, 2013, 06:20:27 AM

Isn't anonymity one of the BIGGEST reasons lots of people support Bitcoin? So that the centrally controlled banks/governments don't have records and control transactions you make

Identification does not mean centralization. The blockchain address and content is still only controlled by the owner of the address/key. "They" could know who you are but not be able to freeze any assets. Add in mixing services and you're anon again.

I think you are missing my point. I never said anything about identification = centralization. All I said is that anonymity in a bitcoin transaction is one of the biggest reasons people are drawn to bitcoin. People don't want to be "known" at all. They don't want the governments, banks, etc. (what I referred to as the "central" authorities) to have private information they don't need

Nobody uses bitcoin yet. It's hard to know why people will adopt its use. I don't think the anonymity factor is as strong as its deflationary quality. Greed will win.

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Quote from: adub on August 15, 2013, 06:25:26 AM

Quote from: Chronikka on August 15, 2013, 06:20:27 AM

Isn't anonymity one of the BIGGEST reasons lots of people support Bitcoin? So that the centrally controlled banks/governments don't have records and control transactions you make

Identification does not mean centralization. The blockchain address and content is still only controlled by the owner of the address/key. "They" could know who you are but not be able to freeze any assets. Add in mixing services and you're anon again.

I think you are missing my point. I never said anything about identification = centralization. All I said is that anonymity in a bitcoin transaction is one of the biggest reasons people are drawn to bitcoin. People don't want to be "known" at all. They don't want the governments, banks, etc. (what I referred to as the "central" authorities) to have private information they don't need

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Quote from: adub on August 15, 2013, 06:25:26 AM

Add in mixing services and you're anon again.

Or zerocoin/zerocoin like implementation.

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Quote from: Chronikka on August 15, 2013, 06:20:27 AM

Isn't anonymity one of the BIGGEST reasons lots of people support Bitcoin? So that the centrally controlled banks/governments don't have records and control transactions you make

Identification does not mean centralization. The blockchain address and content is still only controlled by the owner of the address/key. "They" could know who you are but not be able to freeze any assets. Add in mixing services and you're anon again.

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Isn't anonymity one of the BIGGEST reasons lots of people support Bitcoin? So that the centrally controlled banks/governments don't control personal transactions or even have records of those private transactions.

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I don't think it's holding back the revolution. It's not helpful in the sense that it upholds the stigma about bitcoin being linked to shady activity but as you can see from the news, the movement moves on. Long awaited conversations with regulators are just around the corner! Conversations that we are prepared for.

EDIT: I don't advocate for every bitcoin address or private key in use to have an identified person behind it. But if you want to start doing large conversions into fiat those users should be expected to comply with any banking and AML standards of the country that governs the particular flavor of fiat.

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This is complete agains the aspect of a decentralized currency. To make this possible a Centralized Entity that complete decides who can and who can't use CentralCoin would be needed.

You would need to register somewhere to get your account.

Who will this be? Who decides who gets this power

Quote from: Mori S on August 15, 2013, 05:50:30 AM

- Worldwide commerce free of banks.

Central Authority that gives or denies access to the usage of the coin would actually be worse than a bank.

Quote from: Mori S on August 15, 2013, 05:50:30 AM

- Third nation people will be free from dictators that control the banks and will
be able to conduct parallel economies.

No, dictators would know everyone who uses CentralCoin. Therefore it would be easy to outlaw it.

Quote from: Mori S on August 15, 2013, 05:50:30 AM

Governments will not be able to sequestrate your money (they can jail you
but if you hide the key it’s untouchable)

If there is a Central Authority where you have to register in order to use it, the only way to make this possible is if this Authority gives out the keys. Otherwise everyone could create their own keys and use it without the OK of the Authority. Therefore Gouverments could get all Keys from the Authority and steal your money.

TL.DR: CentralCoin would offer no advantages over the current System, but actually would have additional disadvantages.

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Sure some people can verify their wallets for the government, and they can sign a contract with their government saying they will not mix coins and not use zerocoin when it's implemented. Then the government can trace everything they do.

No worries.

But not all countries will require this and the core system must stay free and private.

I imagine eventually all Americans will have to lodge their bitcoin wallets and keys with a bank to be free from prosecution.

But please do not impose the American ideal on the rest of the world.

Thanks.

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At first, immediately locking a thread after the 1. Post is very bad stile.

Seems like you aren't even interested in counter arguments.

So here everyone can actually answer:

Quote from: Mori S on August 15, 2013, 05:50:30 AM

Many BitCoiners are holding the idea that the Bitcoin system will help men to
stay Anonymous in front of the BigBrother. The idea was right and beautiful but
it is a dead idea in reality.

These days No One is really anonymous for the BigBrother.

News about the Prism systems revealed what was a known secret, governments
are surveilling their citizens and all other real or fake enemies. The BigBrother has
the best tools to do so and this advantage will always remain against the normal
citizens. (only really good hackers can stay Anonymous and only for a while).

Understanding and accepting this should not stop the Bitcoin revolution.

This understanding will enable us to look at all the advantages that Bitcoin
can bring to mankind.

- Worldwide commerce free of banks.
- Third nation people will be free from dictators that control the banks and will
be able to conduct parallel economies.
- Governments will not be able to sequestrate your money (they can jail you
but if you hide the key it’s untouchable).

By accepting the idea of "Verified ID Wallet" we gain a door to worldwide
market of individuals and firms that can trade and connect above the banking
system. Instead of wasting time and be on the run from the law we can make
a real commercial revolution.

For some Bitcoiners it will feel like aiming lower but I believe it’s great,
it’s the real gospel.

Mori.S
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