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Board Beginners & Help
Re: Privacy & OPSEC In Wallets/Exchanges
by
SilverCryptoBullet
on 07/08/2025, 03:51:02 UTC
When creating a new wallet or using a new trading platform - what is the appropriate way to conduct with regards to my own privacy and OPSEC?
Do you enter your actual details (name, address, phone number, etc.) and upload your actual documents (ID, passport, etc.)?
Non custodial
Open source
No KYC
No centralized platforms

Above are key things for you to choose a wallet and you will understand more by reading following threads.
Reminder: do not keep your money in online accounts.
Why KYC is extremely dangerous – and useless
Events made you scare about custodial wallets, centralized exchanges.

If you still feel safe with custodial wallets, centralized platforms and KYC, use them, but I believe you are already fearful about them and will feel more fearful about them after reading above topics.

If you want to get better security, privacy and anonymity, let's continue your reading.
Bitcoin security resources.
Bitcoin privacy resources.