Mixing Obfuscation Techniques
tactic
Core idea
Beyond pooling, mixers apply specific techniques to break the patterns that link deposits to withdrawals. Recognizing these techniques helps an analyst anticipate how a given service is trying to defeat tracing.
Components
- Fixed or variable delay: time delays before withdrawal to break timing correlation.
- Fixed or variable fee: deducting fees to break amount-matching patterns.
- Denomination splitting: breaking large amounts into smaller denominations.
- Stealth addresses: one-time addresses used for withdrawals.
- Multi-layer mixing: funds pass through multiple mixing rounds.
When to use
Use when a simple amount and timing correlation fails and you need to reason about why, or when documenting the specific evasion methods a service employs.
Related
How Mixers Process Funds, How Blockchain Analysis Detects Mixing Activity, Mixing Activity Red Flags
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