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?
Should You Worry About Using Mixers?
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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.
I think general conversations about mixers should still be fine here. Just remember, promoting a specific mixer isn’t allowed anymore.
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.
swiftdiamondMember
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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?
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.
swiftdiamondMember
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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.
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!
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.
From January onwards, no more mixer talk here. But using mixers for privacy shouldn’t land you in trouble just avoid illegal stuff.
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.
If the law's cool with mixers, no problem using them. Just swap to decentralized exchanges if you’re worried about privacy.
sigma_minerNewbie
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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.
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.
I think some mixers will compete on fees. But you'd have to check which ones you’re dealing with.
There's talk of new laws coming. In the US, mixers are fine for now. Just avoid those on the sanctioned lists.
Depends what you need mixers for. Everyone claims they’re good, but who knows what’s really going on until caught.
As of now, mixers are still legal. But fees can get high, even beyond what mixers charge. Shouldn’t scare off legit users.
If you’re on the straight and narrow, no worries using mixers. Just be aware of how they're linked to shady activities sometimes.
al3x.ledg3rNewbie
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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.