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Send Money Without Linking Your Identity
Intermediate - 7 min
TL;DR
- Always send from a shielded address
- Avoid direct t to t transactions
- Break linkability between identities
- Be mindful of timing and patterns
Who is this for?
- Anyone sending sensitive payments
- Privacy-conscious users
- People operating under surveillance risk
The Problem
Sending crypto often reveals:
- Your wallet identity
- Your transaction history
- Who you interact with
This creates a traceable financial graph.
Why Zcash?
Zcash enables fully private transfers using shielded transactions.
This breaks:
- Address linkability
- Public transaction tracing
What You Need
- A wallet that supports shielded transactions
- Basic understanding of z-addresses
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Ensure Funds Are Shielded
If your funds are in a transparent address:
- Move them into a shielded address first
Step 2: Send from Shielded to Shielded
Always prefer z to z transaction
This ensures maximum privacy.
Step 3: Avoid Identity Linkage
Do NOT:
- Announce transactions publicly
- Reuse the same address across contexts
- Link addresses to known identities
Step 4: Consider Timing Patterns
Advanced tip:
- Avoid sending immediately after receiving large amounts
- Break predictable patterns where possible
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Sending directly from transparent addresses
- Reusing addresses across multiple people
- Publicly confirming transactions
- Ignoring metadata (timing, frequency)
Result
You can:
- Send funds privately
- Avoid linking your identity
- Reduce traceability
Progress
Step 2 of 6
You can now send funds privately without exposing identity.
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