What is a bitcoin mixer, and what are its functions (anonymity, etc.)
It is no secret that the blockchain is pseudo-anonymous, despite many undeniable advantages for use. Everyone can see where coins come to and from whom. If you have ever used a smart contract or sent your address to receive bitcoins, the second party can track your transactions on the network using your address. All 'steps' are recorded in the registry so one can track and analyze all your actions.
A bitcoin mixeris a system that mixes some of your coins with the coins of other owners so no one can trace the origin of the coins afterward. This is a way to “foul the trail” during transactions so that no one could reveal where the bitcoins came from, who they belong to, and where they go. In this way, bitcoin mixers increase the level of security and anonymity.
The algorithm for cooperating with the mixer is quite simple and may differ slightly from service to service, but in general, everything looks like this: Buy bitcoins (if you have not already had them). Send coins to the bitcoin mixer. The coins are mixed. Here you can choose the degree or period of mixing and/or the size of the commission (all these factors directly influence the quality of mixing) You receive a letter of guarantee from the bitcoin mixer, which will help you contact technical support in case of malfunctions to figure out what is wrong. The mixer does not store or require any data about you. You get the same amount of coins but from the mixedones of the service.
The most important thing is to choose a Bitcoin mixercarefully not to send your crypto funds to scammers. First, try sending a small amount to test the service, and if everything is well, mix a large number of coins.