Tips for Anonymity
Dogenado provides the cryptographic foundation for privacy, but maintaining anonymity also requires proper operational security (OpSec).
The Anonymity Set
Your privacy is directly proportional to the anonymity set size - the number of deposits in a pool. The larger the set, the harder it is to correlate your deposit with your withdrawal.
Small Set (5 deposits): 1 in 5 chance of correlation
Large Set (1000 deposits): 1 in 1000 chance of correlation
How to Maximize Anonymity Set
- Choose popular pools - Pools with more deposits offer better privacy
- Wait before withdrawing - Let more deposits accumulate after yours
- Check pool statistics - View deposit counts before choosing a pool
Timing Considerations
Don't Withdraw Immediately
If you deposit at 2:00 PM and withdraw at 2:05 PM, an observer might correlate them based on timing.
Better approach:
- Wait hours or days between deposit and withdrawal
- Use the 1-hour or 24-hour timelock options
- Don't follow a predictable pattern
Avoid Patterns
Bad: Always deposit Monday, withdraw Tuesday Good: Vary your timing randomly
Amount Patterns
Use Common Denominations
Popular pool sizes have larger anonymity sets:
| Token | Recommended Pools |
|---|---|
| USDC | 100, 1000 |
| WETH | 0.1, 1 |
| WDOGE | 1000, 10000 |
Don't Create Correlations
Bad: Deposit 100 USDC, deposit 100 USDC, withdraw 200 USDC worth to same address Good: Use consistent denominations, separate destination addresses
Network Privacy
Use a VPN or Tor
Your IP address can be logged. For maximum privacy:
- Use a reputable VPN service
- Consider using the Tor browser
- Avoid using your home or work IP
Fresh Recipient Addresses
Bad: Withdraw to an address that received funds from your main wallet Good: Generate a brand new address with no transaction history
Wallet Hygiene
Don't Connect Wallet for Withdrawals
Dogenado doesn't require a wallet connection to withdraw. The transaction is submitted by the service.
Separate Deposit and Withdrawal Devices
For maximum privacy:
- Deposit from Device A
- Withdraw from Device B (with VPN/Tor)
Metadata Leakage
Browser Fingerprinting
- Use incognito/private browsing mode
- Clear cookies after each session
- Consider a privacy-focused browser
RPC Endpoint Privacy
The RPC endpoint you use can log your requests. Consider:
- Self-hosted nodes
- Privacy-focused RPC providers
Common Mistakes to Avoid
| Mistake | Risk | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Immediate withdrawal | Timing correlation | Wait for more deposits |
| Same address for deposit/withdraw | Direct link | Use fresh addresses |
| Unique amounts across pools | Amount correlation | Use standard denominations |
| Same browser session | Session tracking | Use private browsing |
| Public WiFi without VPN | IP exposure | Always use VPN |
| Discussing transactions | Social engineering | Never share details |
Privacy Checklist
Before withdrawing, verify:
- Waited sufficient time after deposit
- Using VPN or Tor
- Recipient address is fresh (no history)
- Not connected to depositor wallet
- Private/incognito browser mode
- Pool has sufficient anonymity set
Understanding the Limits
Dogenado provides cryptographic privacy but cannot protect against:
- Timing analysis: If deposit and withdrawal happen at unique times
- Amount analysis: If your amounts are unique
- Social engineering: If you tell someone about your transaction
- Endpoint logging: If your RPC provider logs requests
- Browser fingerprinting: If your browser is uniquely identifiable
Privacy is a practice, not just a tool.
Users are responsible for understanding and complying with local regulations regarding privacy protocols. Dogenado is a tool - how you use it is your responsibility.