diff --git a/docs/cryptocurrency.md b/docs/cryptocurrency.md index de350372..edd1d3c2 100644 --- a/docs/cryptocurrency.md +++ b/docs/cryptocurrency.md @@ -38,14 +38,14 @@ With Monero, outside observers cannot decipher addresses trading Monero, transac For optimal privacy, make sure to use a noncustodial wallet where the view key stays on the device. This means that only you will have the ability to spend your funds and see incoming and outgoing transactions. If you use a custodial wallet, the provider can see **everything** you do; if you use a “lightweight” wallet where the provider retains your private view key, the provider can see almost everything you do. Some noncustodial wallets include: - [Official Monero client](https://getmonero.org/downloads) (Desktop) -- [Cake Wallet](https://cakewallet.com) (iOS, Android, macOS, Linux BETA) - - Cake Wallet supports multiple cryptocurrencies. A Monero-only version of Cake Wallet is available at [Monero.com](https://monero.com). +- [Cake Wallet](https://cakewallet.com) (iOS, Android, macOS) + - Cake Wallet supports multiple cryptocurrencies. A Monero-only version of Cake Wallet for iOS and Android is available at [Monero.com](https://monero.com). - [Feather Wallet](https://featherwallet.org) (Desktop) - [Monerujo](https://monerujo.io) (Android) -For maximum privacy (even with a noncustodial wallet), you should run your own Monero node. Using another person’s node will expose some information to them, such as the IP address that you connect to it from, the timestamps that you sync your wallet, and the transactions that you send from your wallet (though no other details about those transactions). Alternatively, you can connect to someone else’s Monero node over Tor or i2p. +For maximum privacy (even with a noncustodial wallet), you should run your own Monero node. Using another person’s node will expose some information to them, such as the IP address that you connect to it from, the timestamps that you sync your wallet, and the transactions that you send from your wallet (though no other details about those transactions). Alternatively, you can connect to someone else’s Monero node over Tor or [I2P](alternative-networks.md#i2p-the-invisible-internet-project). -In August 2021, CipherTrace [announced](https://ciphertrace.com/enhanced-monero-tracing) enhanced Monero tracing capabilities for government agencies. Public postings show that the US Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network [licensed](https://sam.gov/opp/d12cbe9afbb94ca68006d0f006d355ac/view) CipherTrace's "Monero Module" in late 2022. +In August 2021, CipherTrace [announced](https://web.archive.org/web/20240223224846/https://ciphertrace.com/enhanced-monero-tracing) enhanced Monero tracing capabilities for government agencies. Public postings show that the US Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network [licensed](https://sam.gov/opp/d12cbe9afbb94ca68006d0f006d355ac/view) CipherTrace's "Monero Module" in late 2022. Monero transaction graph privacy is limited by its relatively small ring signatures, especially against targeted attacks. Monero's privacy features have also been [called into question](https://web.archive.org/web/20180331203053/https://wired.com/story/monero-privacy) by some security researchers, and a number of severe vulnerabilities have been found and patched in the past, so the claims made by organizations like CipherTrace are not out of the question. While it's unlikely that Monero mass surveillance tools exist like they do for Bitcoin and others, it's certain that tracing tools assist with targeted investigations. diff --git a/docs/financial-services.md b/docs/financial-services.md index 580971d0..878abbc2 100644 --- a/docs/financial-services.md +++ b/docs/financial-services.md @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ There are a number of services which provide "virtual debit cards" which you can

Check your current bank

-Many banks and credit card providers offer native virtual card functionality. If you use one which provides this option already, you should use it over the following recommendations in most cases. That way you are not trusting multiple parties with your personal information. +Many banks and credit card providers offer native virtual card functionality. If you use one which provides this option already, you should use it over the following recommendations in most cases. That way, you are not trusting multiple parties with your personal information.
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Many banks and credit card providers offer native virtual card functionality. If ![Privacy.com logo](assets/img/financial-services/privacy_com.svg#only-light){ align=right } ![Privacy.com logo](assets/img/financial-services/privacy_com-dark.svg#only-dark){ align=right } -**Privacy.com**'s free plan allows you to create up to 12 virtual cards per month, set spend limits on those cards, and shut off cards instantly. Their paid plan allows you to create up to 36 cards per month, get 1% cash back on purchases, and hide transaction information from your bank. +**Privacy.com**'s free plan allows you to create up to 12 virtual cards per month, set spend limits on those cards, and shut off cards instantly. Their paid plans provide higher limits on the number of cards that can be created each month and the option to hide transaction information from your bank. [:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://privacy.com){ .md-button .md-button--primary } [:octicons-eye-16:](https://privacy.com/privacy-policy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" } @@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ Many banks and credit card providers offer native virtual card functionality. If -Privacy.com gives information about the merchants you purchase from to your bank by default. Their paid "discreet merchants" feature hides merchant information from your bank, so your bank only sees that a purchase was made with Privacy.com but not where that money was spent, however that is not foolproof, and of course Privacy.com still has knowledge about the merchants you are spending money with. +Privacy.com gives information about the merchants you purchase from to your bank by default. Their paid "discreet merchants" feature hides merchant information from your bank, so your bank only sees that a purchase was made with Privacy.com, but not where that money was spent. However, that is not foolproof, and of course, Privacy.com still has knowledge about the merchants you are spending money with. ### MySudo (US, Paid) @@ -66,15 +66,15 @@ MySudo's virtual cards are currently only available via their iOS app. ## Gift Card Marketplaces -These services allow you to purchase gift cards for a variety of merchants online with [cryptocurrency](cryptocurrency.md). Some of these services offer ID verification options for higher limits, but they also allow accounts with just an email address. Basic limits typically start at $5,000-10,000 a day for basic accounts, and significantly higher limits for ID verified accounts (if offered). +These services allow you to purchase gift cards for a variety of merchants online with [cryptocurrency](cryptocurrency.md). Some of these services offer ID verification options for higher limits, but they also allow accounts with just an email address. Basic limits typically start at $5,000-10,000 a day for basic accounts, with significantly higher limits for ID verified accounts (if offered). -### CoinCards +### Coincards
-![CoinCards logo](assets/img/financial-services/coincards.svg){ align=right } +![Coincards logo](assets/img/financial-services/coincards.svg){ align=right } -**CoinCards** (available in the US and Canada) allows you to purchase gift cards for a large variety of merchants. +**Coincards** allows you to purchase gift cards for a large variety of merchants. Their homepage has a complete listing of the various countries where their service is available. [:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://coincards.com){ .md-button .md-button--primary } [:octicons-eye-16:](https://coincards.com/privacy-policy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" } diff --git a/docs/tools.md b/docs/tools.md index ce81255c..fbad1ded 100644 --- a/docs/tools.md +++ b/docs/tools.md @@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ We [recommend](dns.md#recommended-providers) a number of encrypted DNS servers b
-- ![CoinCards logo](assets/img/financial-services/coincards.svg){ .twemoji loading=lazy } [CoinCards](financial-services.md#coincards) +- ![Coincards logo](assets/img/financial-services/coincards.svg){ .twemoji loading=lazy } [Coincards](financial-services.md#coincards)