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Adogsbody
Mine baby mine! Love that motto. Trump has no intention of hurting his neighbor to the north IMHO. I do think though that he has every intention of trying to sway the electorate by trashing the likes of Trudeau and his cabinet.
Our southern neighbor presents a challenge though because the cartels run the country. I expect the cartels will be significantly weaker four years from now, both in the United States and in Mexico. There will be blood.
Maddog @ 10:53
Re: The Fed ….Remember JFK!
I wonder how many Presidents would take a tour of Fort Knox and tell the truth if there was nothing there?
ipso facto
Re Suppression….that depends on how far they go in auditing the Fed….and if the Fed cuts up rough, which they might….
adogsbody
Been around for a while now….and you rarely get a decent politician..off the top of my head, the ones who I knew Reagan, Thatcher, Yew, Howard …..recently we are suffering under the Globalist lunatics, who have to put it mildly, infiltrated and now control many countries governmental systems…..worse they now show real contempt for Freedom of speech and even worse democracy….Trump may have imperfections, but considering what is on offer as an alternative …..he is wonderful.
Even better he loaves goading them and for the next four years, you can wake up every day looking forward to how he has pissed them off today…..
Why I Keep Coming Back to Wasabi Wallet for Bitcoin Privacy
Okay, so check this out—privacy in Bitcoin still feels messy. Wow! Many wallets talk the talk, but few truly stand by the privacy promises. My first impression, honestly, was skepticism; I thought privacy wallets were niche tools for paranoids. Initially I thought they’d be clunky and hard to use, but then I kept finding features that surprised me—and slowly my instinct changed.
Whoa! The user experience matters a lot. Seriously? Yes. If a wallet is painful, people stop using the privacy features and revert to whatever’s easiest. That part bugs me; privacy should not be a punishment. On one hand you want robust cryptography and proven techniques, though actually there’s also a human factor—wallet ergonomics, timing of coin selection, and how clearly the app explains what it’s doing.
Wasabi strikes a balance that feels intentional. My gut said “this is different” the first time I saw its coinjoin workflow, and that wasn’t just marketing. Something about the flow communicated “this was built by people who understand privacy and Bitcoin.” I’m biased, but I value wallets that force you, gently, to do the right thing. I’m not 100% sure it’s perfect, but it’s far more privacy-forward than most mainstream wallets.
How Wasabi Wallet Actually Improves Privacy
At its core, wasabi wallet uses Chaumian CoinJoin, which mixes coins from multiple users into one large transaction so outputs are harder to trace. Here’s the thing. That mixing approach reduces on-chain linkability between inputs and outputs. It does so without relying on trusted third parties to take custody of funds. Initially I thought trustless mixing would be slower, but in practice the coordinated rounds are quite reasonable for most users.
There are operational details that matter. Wasabi uses coordinated, server-assisted rounds that preserve privacy while keeping users non-custodial. Also it integrates deterministic coin control and labeling features so you can keep track of your funds without leaking extra metadata. Hmm… minor annoyance: the UX for setting up higher anonymity levels can be a little technical, and honestly that part could use polish. Still, the privacy gains are real and measurable.
On a technical level, the wallet leverages Tor by default, which is huge. My instinct said “always use Tor with your privacy tools,” and wasabi does that for you. That reduces network-level fingerprinting and helps disconnect IPs from transactions. It matters because on-chain privacy is only part of the story; network privacy fills a crucial gap that many wallets ignore. Oh, and by the way—if you run your own Bitcoin node and pair it with wasabi wallet, you get an even stronger setup (but that takes more time and setup).
One practical workflow I like is: acquire coins, avoid address reuse, wait for an available CoinJoin round, and then use mixed outputs for spending. That sequence is simple in concept, though in practice timing and fee management require a little thought. On one hand, casual users want “send now,” and on the other, privacy-minded users accept minor delays for better anonymity. My experience suggests many people will tolerate a short wait if the benefit is clear.
Why the Tooling and Defaults Matter
Defaults drive behavior. Seriously? Absolutely. If a wallet defaults to revealing metadata or to linking change improperly, most users will unintentionally leak information. Wasabi’s defaults nudge you toward better coin custody and non-linkability. Initially I assumed defaults were just convenience choices, but then I realized they’re policy choices with privacy consequences.
Wasabi developers have a conservatively opinionated approach: they prioritize unlinkability and non-custodial operation. That design tradeoff might frustrate users who want ultra-fast spendability, though I think it’s the right call. There’s a real tension: convenience vs privacy. On the other hand, the wallet includes educational prompts and clear nomenclature that help you make informed choices. I’m biased toward tools that teach while they protect.
Not everything is sunshine. The learning curve is real. For some people the coin management UI feels strange at first, and there are times when you might wonder if you did something wrong. (Oh, and by the way, the logs and diagnostics can be verbose—helpful for debugging, annoying for casual browsing.) Small quirks like these are human; they don’t compromise security, but they do affect adoption.
Practical Tips for Using Wasabi Wallet Well
Keep things simple. Seriously: don’t mix tiny dust amounts or combine wildly different-value coins in the same round if you care about privacy. Use CoinJoin rounds that match your amounts. My instinct is to overcomplicate, but the simpler the coin selection, the better the anonymity set outcome. Also, don’t reuse addresses—ever. Reusing addresses is one of the fastest ways to wreck privacy.
Here are a few practical steps that helped me. First, run the wallet over Tor and, if possible, use your own node. Second, schedule your CoinJoin participation when rounds are active and fees are reasonable. Third, separate funds you expect to spend soon from long-term holdings so you can maintain good coin hygiene. Initially I thought “just mix everything,” but then I realized it’s better to plan and keep spending coins separate.
Also, be mindful of what you reveal off-chain. Talking on social media or reusing a payment address in public can blow weeks of careful mixing. On one hand, mixing hides on-chain linkage, though actually real-world identity linkage often happens outside the blockchain—through merchant logs, KYC, or reused contact details. Stay careful about operational security.
By the way, if you want to try the wallet, you can start at wasabi wallet. It’s a good starting point for privacy-focused users who are willing to learn a bit. Be prepared to invest time into the setup and to read the help docs—it’s worth it for the privacy wins.
FAQ
Is Wasabi Wallet safe?
Yes, it’s non-custodial and open source, which means you control your keys and the code is auditable. That said, no software is perfect; keep your system updated and follow basic security hygiene. I’m not 100% sure every edge case is covered, but the community and maintainers are vigilant.
Will CoinJoin make my transaction instantly private?
Not instantly. CoinJoin significantly improves on-chain unlinkability, but privacy is probabilistic and improves with more participants and careful use. Repeated good practices and time help. On the flip side, sloppy behavior after mixing can undo gains, very very important to remember.
Can I use Wasabi on mobile?
Wasabi is primarily a desktop wallet. There are companion approaches for mobile, but direct, full-featured mobile support is limited. For now, many users mix on desktop and then transfer to other wallets for spending, or use hardware integrations to bridge convenience and safety.
Polievre motto
“Mine baby Mine”
Dog
Buygold
I absolutely detest Trudeau…….change in leadership is assured
I hope you are right. Trump has nothing to gain sucking the lifeblood out of Canada.
Dog
Adogsbody
Trump is at war with the Globalist/Communist cabal. Trudeau and his leftist party are his targets. Watch how quickly that changes if Canada elects Pollivere.
Trudeau is complicit in the attempted destruction of the USA with his border policies. If Trump were really out to destroy Canada I doubt he’d have any interest in the Keystone pipeline. Watch what he does, not what he says.
Golden Age?
That’s what Trump said.
At least we’re getting some help from the dollar and a little from rates.
Shares semi-firm, probably still depends on how the SM performs, but SM will probably do OK if rates drift lower. I’m happy to see the dollar weakness helping a little. Hopefully we can maintain the strength all day.
I thought Yellen said the government was running out of money today. I haven’t heard anything and the SM doesn’t seem to be too concerned.
The Golden Age – sounds good to me. ?
In addition to last post
We have very little manufacturing left in Canada. It has either gone to Mexico or Asia,
Dog
Tariffs-Canada
Guys/Gals
Wish you all well in 2025. As an immigrant from the UK and now a proud Canadian I find it difficult to deal with the rhetoric exuding from Trump. As much as my conservative values force me to agree with much that Trump is doing, his verbiage on many of his allies is odious at best. I am reminded of the time I picked up a hitchhiker in Europe with a Canadian flag on his rucksack. I asked him where in Canada he was from. He replied that he was American but nobody picked up hitchhikers with a US flag on it. I would venture to expect the (ugly) American traveler will be even less accepted in many countries as time goes by.
Canada ships well over 65% of it’s exports in the form of heavy oil to the US at the rate of 4 million barrels a day. We do not have the refining capacity to bring the oil to market so it is refined in the US and some of it is shipped back with a hefty mark up. The oil (dirty as it may be) is needed to fuel trucks, ships and planes. I do not see how a tariff applied at the border benefit anyone.
Sorry guys but I have to rant. I have a trip to Florida coming up and I really don’t want to go but at this point I cannot cancel. I have however cancelled a trip in March to the US. I really have a bad feeling about what is going on right now. The 800 pound gorilla may feel he is winning for now but losing many friends and allies.
A sad Dog
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