Hey guys, I'm slowly getting deeper into BTC privacy and I'd like to ask for honest feedback from experienced users:
Is it still worth using coin mixing services like Whirlpool, JoinMarket or Wasabi in 2025?
I understand the concept of UTXO hygiene, but I'm not sure if these tools still offer real benefits now that exchanges, blockchain analytics, and surveillance techniques are way more advanced.
Do you still use them? Or is it better to just use tools like Samourai + Stonewall + manual labeling?
Thanks in advance for your thoughts. 🙏
Some time ago, I saw news that sanctions against a mixer protocol had been lifted, and it will paving the way for similar protocols aimed at protecting user data and anonymizing transactions. So, I think it still makes sense to use mixing services in 2025.
Source: Indodax - US Legalize Bitcoin Mixer. (currently in Indonesia Language, we need to translate it to english manually)
However, I suggest you remain cautious in using it, as it also carries the risk of suspension or freezing of crypto assets (especially Bitcoin) if you wish to make further transfers to an exchange, as we know this is a possibility.