Hi guys
I'm very new to bitcoin, I have been doing plenty of reading trying to get my head around it and understand it all properly, I get some of it but there is one thing that I'm struggling to understand...
The main point of me wanting to use bitcoin is to
stay anonymous - That means I don't want any trace whatsoever coming back to me.
How do I get a "bitcoin account"? I understand they're known as addresses, how do I get one and how do I use it to send/receive funds?
What is the best way to get myself a bitcoin address and remain anonymous (can't use a wallet that requires ID or anything)
I have read into paper wallets... Would it be simple enough to create a paper wallet (Offline mode) and use this? But how would I receive/send funds?
edit: Additional question - is it advised to create multiple wallets to help remain anonymous? (eg use wallets as throw-away wallets, used for a week then not touched again etc)
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edit2: From what I have gathered - this is my view on the process... Am I along the correct lines? Am I missing anything?
1) Open new wallet with a wallet provider
2) Pay Fiat Cash to bitcoin merchant
3) Give him my public address, he sends me funds
4) I send to bitcoin mixer
**(would it be better to use the mixer to send to the person/market I wish to receive my coins or back to my wallet)**
5) Spend bitcoins
6) Repeat (including step 1?)
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TLDR:- Need to remain anonymous, how do I get a "bitcoin account" (wallet?)
Please feel free to throw out random tips/facts about bitcoin that could benefit a newbie like myself! Aswell as tips on remaining anonymous and untraceable!
Thanks in advance pls help
Bitcoin provides "pseudo anonymity". Meaning the whole difficult to trace, it can be done with some effort. There are some Alts that are better suited for anonymity because they have stealth addresses. Take a look in the altcoin section. I was hearing the name "shadowcash" a lot a month or so ago. Check to see if that is still a viable option.