Should You Worry About Using Mixers?

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sam_gweiHero Member
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#1Sep 8, 2017, 07:10 AM
So, are there any risks if I use mixers and I’m totally legal? Like, should I be worried about the cops knocking on my door?
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0x4lphaFull Member
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#2Sep 8, 2017, 09:55 AM
I mean, centralized exchanges can freeze your coins, right? They might demand KYC info and give you a headache! Better stick to mixers to keep it chill.
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dave2011Newbie
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#3Sep 8, 2017, 03:39 PM
I think general conversations about mixers should still be fine here. Just remember, promoting a specific mixer isn’t allowed anymore.
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0xNodeMember
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#4Sep 8, 2017, 03:59 PM
Not true! If you're not breaking any laws, nobody's gonna show up at your house. Worst case? Exchanges ask for more info if you deposit mixed coins.
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#5Sep 8, 2017, 09:20 PM
Exactly! Plus, there are cool P2P options like Robosats and BISQ that don’t care about your transactions. Anyone got more suggestions?
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maxorbitMember
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#6Sep 9, 2017, 03:09 AM
Mixers should keep you anonymous if you do it right. If they got your info, you messed up. Just don’t slip up and mix the wrong coins.
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#7Sep 9, 2017, 06:02 AM
Yeah, but it’s so easy to screw up! Mixing different sources can land you in hot water. Gotta stay careful with that.
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grimgangFull Member
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#8Sep 9, 2017, 08:21 AM
If you’re fine legally and used mixers before they were banned, you’re good. But if you continued after knowing they’re banned, yikes!
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alex_ledgerSenior Member
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#9Sep 9, 2017, 11:08 AM
True, don't stress too much if you’re not illegal. But centralized exchanges will definitely raise eyebrows if they see mixed coins.
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luckyhashMember
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#10Sep 9, 2017, 05:23 PM
From January onwards, no more mixer talk here. But using mixers for privacy shouldn’t land you in trouble just avoid illegal stuff.
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cobra51Newbie
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#11Sep 9, 2017, 05:51 PM
Most places don’t consider using mixers illegal, as long as you steer clear of anything shady. Just don’t let your coins go bad, or you’re in trouble.
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laseryesSenior Member
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#12Sep 9, 2017, 08:41 PM
If the law's cool with mixers, no problem using them. Just swap to decentralized exchanges if you’re worried about privacy.
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#13Sep 9, 2017, 10:37 PM
Yeah, mixers might get more regulated soon. With criminals messing around, they might hit the ban list.
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gang2015Member
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#14Sep 10, 2017, 04:52 AM
Good point. Can’t deposit mixed coins at centralized exchanges. They’ll just flag it and ask a million questions to prove you’re legit.
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the_satNewbie
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#15Sep 10, 2017, 09:15 AM
I think some mixers will compete on fees. But you'd have to check which ones you’re dealing with.
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GigaOmegaMember
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#16Sep 10, 2017, 01:28 PM
There's talk of new laws coming. In the US, mixers are fine for now. Just avoid those on the sanctioned lists.
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topblastNewbie
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#17Sep 10, 2017, 07:01 PM
Depends what you need mixers for. Everyone claims they’re good, but who knows what’s really going on until caught.
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leo_alphaFull Member
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#18Sep 10, 2017, 11:49 PM
As of now, mixers are still legal. But fees can get high, even beyond what mixers charge. Shouldn’t scare off legit users.
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mr_gangSenior Member
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#19Sep 11, 2017, 02:40 AM
If you’re on the straight and narrow, no worries using mixers. Just be aware of how they're linked to shady activities sometimes.
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#20Sep 11, 2017, 07:38 AM
Yeah, but the issue is, once your clean coins hit a mixer, they might get linked to sketchy stuff too.
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