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  <p>Say, for example, if one use the bitcoin core as its wallet, while sending one's first transaction, will his/her IP be somehow revealed at that instance?</p>
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<p>In theory, it is possible, but in practice, no. IP addresses are not in transactions or blocks in any way.</p>

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  <p>Has anyone tried to run bitcoin core in a VPN/TOR setting or environment?</p>
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<p>Yes. Bitcoin Core has options for using the TOR SOCKS5 proxy and has had this capability for a long time.</p>

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2018-02-26T17:55:40.517Z
Note that IP address is not the only thing to be concerned about when it comes to anonymity.  Regardless of what IP address is used to broadcast a transaction, you have to hide where the coins you are spending came from.  That is probably the more important part of concealing your identity on the Bitcoin network.
Jestin
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2018-02-24T22:28:21.250Z
2018-02-24T22:28:21.250Z
Ava Chow
<p>The IP will be revealed to the supernodes or nodes you are directly connected to and if they are recording IP secretly,
I remember blockchain.info storing that data in early days 
You can actually create raw transaction and broadcast it through some service accessed privately, Its the best measure or transfer funds to an online service you can trust</p>

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2018-02-26T21:31:06.040Z
thanks! By that, it implies that true anonymity is not possible? Nathan Aw
Nathan Aw
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2018-02-27T05:05:24.163Z
it is , but with careful measures like bypassing your IP because its a necessary evil in computing
Please upvote if you found this answer helpful
Abhishek Mathur
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2018-02-26T17:53:02.567Z
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Abhishek Mathur
<p>how does one remain truly anonymous on bitcoin network? Say, for example, if one use the bitcoin core as its wallet, while sending one's first transaction, will his/her IP be somehow revealed at that instance? Has anyone tried to run bitcoin core in a VPN/TOR setting or environment? </p>

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Bitcoin Core Wallet - Really Anonymous?
Nathan Aw
# Bitcoin Core Wallet - Really Anonymous?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2018-02-24)

how does one remain truly anonymous on bitcoin network? Say, for example, if one use the bitcoin core as its wallet, while sending one's first transaction, will his/her IP be somehow revealed at that instance? Has anyone tried to run bitcoin core in a VPN/TOR setting or environment?

username_0

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2018-02-24. Score: 1

> Say, for example, if one use the bitcoin core as its wallet, while sending one's first transaction, will his/her IP be somehow revealed at that instance?

In theory, it is possible, but in practice, no. IP addresses are not in transactions or blocks in any way.

> Has anyone tried to run bitcoin core in a VPN/TOR setting or environment?

Yes. Bitcoin Core has options for using the TOR SOCKS5 proxy and has had this capability for a long time.

> **Comments:**
> **username_2**: Note that IP address is not the only thing to be concerned about when it comes to anonymity.  Regardless of what IP address is used to broadcast a transaction, you have to hide where the coins you are spending came from.  That is probably the more important part of concealing your identity on the Bitcoin network.  

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### Answer by username_3 on 2018-02-26. Score: 0

The IP will be revealed to the supernodes or nodes you are directly connected to and if they are recording IP secretly,
I remember blockchain.info storing that data in early days
You can actually create raw transaction and broadcast it through some service accessed privately, Its the best measure or transfer funds to an online service you can trust

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: thanks! By that, it implies that true anonymity is not possible? username_0  
> **username_3**: it is , but with careful measures like bypassing your IP because its a necessary evil in computing Please upvote if you found this answer helpful  

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