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Ask HN: Dangers in publicizing Bitcoin address?

by dasmithii on 10/7/14, 5:14 AM with 5 comments

What problems, if any, may arise from making one's Bitcoin wallet address public (i.e. on a personal website)? These may be either personal or to the detriment of the network/blockchain.

  • by gregcohn on 10/7/14, 6:11 AM

    People might send you mo bitcoins, which could cause mo problems.

  • by emilburzo on 10/7/14, 7:56 AM

    Personal: transactions can be followed, and, given enough data, associations with people can be made.

    To the network/blockchain: people will probably send you dust with a note begging for money[1].

    [1] - https://blockchain.info/address/17qq5A3XKfrxpJRSC5LH6APjvTDb...

  • by mattox123 on 10/7/14, 2:40 PM

    As long as your not expecting payment by a nefarious group, there shouldn't be any issues.

  • by jordsmi on 10/9/14, 8:37 PM

    Nothing, other than the fact this address isn't anonymous anymore

  • by nitishshah on 10/7/14, 9:02 AM

    there is no problem with giving out your wallet address public , if you are not funding bitcoin to terrorist or buying illegal products. ..