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SpencerSmithSite | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 *After the Monero Chainalysis leak*
"Well, you have to run your own node and use Tor"
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So just use bitcoin then?
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Kanzan | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +3 
 That is incorrect.

The TLDR from the Chain Analysis Leak is:
If you're broadcasting a transaction and not connecting to your own node, connect through VPN or tour.

Even if you don't, chain analysis is learning less about your transactions than if you're using Bitcoin.
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SpencerSmithSite | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +2 
 I see. So the danger is connecting to a compromised (Chainalysis) node without obscuring your IP in some manner?

Running your own Monero node theoretically solves (or at least largely improves) this then?
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Kanzan | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 Exactly.

Their main tool prior to the implementation of Dandelion was apparently mapping transaction broadcasts to IP (since there's no deterministic way to trace txs otherwise).
But Dandelion threw a wrench in that.

But if someone connects straight to their node to broadcast obv Dandelion has no effect. So they started running their own nodes hoping to get lucky.
Which apparently happens because that's what they used in the leaked video.

Of course, if it's your node or you connect through a proxy its not a problem.

Here that vid if interested.
https://v.nostr.build/D4Nzp22vRF35IRnz.mp4
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c4d369f4 | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 It's still impossible for malicious nodes or any third parties to know of the amount being sent or who received it.

This was basically an attempt to correlate a transaction (sender) to an IP address. And even then it was mixed/dubious results. The Chainalysis agent says it themselves all throughout the video and is in awe over Moneros privacy.

If Skipper actually watched the video he would know this, but he didn't and fell for the clickbait articles. Convenient for his narrative though.
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c4d369f4 | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 Also, Full Chain Membership Proof upgrade (initial implementation is months away) is going to get rid of edge cases like this for senders anyway (which was already well known  by Monero bros for years)