12 Monero OpSec Mistakes That Undo Your Privacy (and Fixes)
The most common Monero opsec mistakes, from random remote nodes and exchange round trips to address reuse and view key leaks, with a practical fix for each one.
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Privacy & OpSec
Nodes, Tor and I2P, KYC trails and the everyday habits that keep your financial life private.
Should You Churn Monero? The Churning Debate Explained
Monero churning explained: what it is, when it helps against EAE-style tracing, why developers warn against overdoing it, and how FCMP++ changes the debate.
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Withdrawing XMR From a KYC Exchange: What They Know
What a KYC exchange learns when you withdraw Monero to your own wallet, how EU travel rules and AMLR affect it, and practical ways to limit the link.
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Monero Spy Nodes Explained and How to Enable the Ban List
What Monero spy nodes are, what they can learn, why MRL recommends a ban list, and step-by-step instructions to enable it on monerod, the GUI and Docker.
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How to Use Monero Over Tor and I2P: Wallets and Nodes
Step-by-step guide to using Monero over Tor and I2P: wallet proxy settings, monerod tx-proxy, onion and I2P hidden services for your node, and common pitfalls.
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Remote Node vs Your Own Node: What Each Reveals About You
Monero remote node vs own node privacy explained: what a remote node can and cannot see, the real risks, and how to pick the right setup for your threat model.
8 min read