Why Darkmatter Doesn't Accept Bitcoin
Understanding Bitcoin's privacy limitations
Note: BTC transactions are fully traceable on the public blockchain. Using Bitcoin for darknet purchases creates permanent evidence linking you to illegal activity. Darkmatter is XMR-only for your protection.
The Bitcoin Privacy Problem
Bitcoin is pseudonymous, NOT anonymous:
- All transactions are public on blockchain
- Chain analysis companies track BTC movements
- Exchanges (Coinbase, Kraken) link your identity to wallet addresses
- Law enforcement can trace BTC from exchange → market → vendor
- Permanent record: Your BTC darknet purchase is visible FOREVER
Bitcoin vs Monero Comparison
| Feature | Bitcoin | Monero |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction Privacy | Fully public | Completely private |
| Sender Anonymity | Traceable | Hidden by ring signatures |
| Receiver Anonymity | Addresses visible | Stealth addresses |
| Amount Privacy | All amounts public | Encrypted via RingCT |
| Chain Analysis | Fully analyzable | Impossible |
| Law Enforcement Tracking | Easy to trace | Cannot be traced |
Why Other Markets Still Use Bitcoin
Convenience over security: Many markets accept BTC because users already have it. But this is short-sighted and dangerous.
Darkmatter's philosophy: We prioritize user safety over convenience. Monero-only is inconvenient initially, but protects you long-term.
Converting Bitcoin to Monero
If you already have Bitcoin, convert it to Monero before using Darkmatter:
Recommended Exchanges (No-KYC):
- ChangeNow: changenow.io - Instant BTC → XMR swap, no registration
- FixedFloat: fixedfloat.com - Fixed-rate swaps, no account needed
- TradeOgre: tradeogre.com - Minimal KYC, supports XMR
⚠️ Privacy Tip:
Send BTC to exchange from fresh wallet (not directly from Coinbase/Kraken). This breaks the chain analysis trail.The Bottom Line
Bitcoin = Evidence: Every BTC transaction you make on darknet markets is recorded forever on the blockchain. Even if you use mixers or CoinJoin, sophisticated chain analysis can de-anonymize you.
Monero = Privacy: XMR transactions are mathematically untraceable. No blockchain analysis company can link you to your purchases.
Darkmatter's requirement: We mandate Monero to protect you from yourself. Short-term inconvenience beats long-term prison sentence.