Tips to Remain Anonymous
Maintaining anonymity with Tornado Cash Official requires careful practices to avoid linking your transactions. This page provides best practices to enhance your privacy on Ethereum or Binance Smart Chain.
Key Anonymity Practices
Follow these guidelines to maximize privacy:
- Use Fresh Wallets: Create new wallets for deposits and withdrawals to avoid linking addresses.
- Avoid Address Reuse: Never reuse the same address for multiple transactions, as it can be traced on the blockchain.
- Time Withdrawals Randomly: Wait a random period (e.g., days or weeks) before withdrawing to reduce correlation risks.
- Use TOR or VPN: Access Tornado Cash Official via TOR or a reputable VPN to mask your IP address.
- Choose High-Liquidity Pools: Use pools with many participants (e.g., 1 ETH or 10 ETH) for better anonymity sets.
Warning: Failing to follow these practices may compromise your anonymity. Always verify your setup before transacting.
Wallet Management
Proper wallet hygiene is critical:
- Use hardware wallets (e.g., Ledger, Trezor) or secure software wallets like MetaMask.
- Generate new addresses for each deposit and withdrawal using wallet tools.
- Back up your private keys or seed phrases securely, avoiding cloud storage.
Network Privacy
Protect your network activity:
- Follow the guide on using Tornado Cash with TOR for step-by-step instructions.
- If using a VPN, choose a no-logs provider and avoid free services that may track activity.
- Disable WebRTC in your browser to prevent IP leaks.
Transaction Timing
Timing can affect anonymity:
- Deposit and withdraw at different times to avoid temporal linkage.
- Monitor pool activity on GitHub or community channels like Telegram to choose busy periods.
- Avoid withdrawing immediately after depositing, as it may allow correlation by observers.
Additional Considerations
Other factors to keep in mind:
- Gas Fees: Use relayers for gasless withdrawals to avoid exposing your wallet’s balance.
- Chain Analysis: Be aware of blockchain analysis tools and follow risk mitigation strategies.
- Smart Contract Security: Verify contract addresses via smart contract documentation to avoid scams.
Further Reading
Explore related topics:
- How to Use Tornado Cash with TOR for network privacy.
- Risks for potential pitfalls.
- FAQ for common questions.