How does Tornado Cash protect against sanctions being kicked?

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• Michel N'choJun 07, 2021 · 5 years ago
  Tornado Cash is a decentralized privacy solution built on the Ethereum blockchain. It uses smart contracts to facilitate private transactions. By leveraging zero-knowledge proofs, Tornado Cash ensures that the sender, recipient, and transaction amount remain anonymous. This anonymity makes it difficult for authorities to trace and target specific transactions for sanctions. Additionally, Tornado Cash operates in a decentralized manner, meaning there is no central authority that can be shut down. Transactions are processed by the Ethereum network, making it highly resilient to censorship.
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• phoenix2023Jun 01, 2021 · 5 years ago
  Tornado Cash protects against sanctions by providing users with a way to mix their funds with others in a decentralized manner. When you deposit funds into Tornado Cash, they are mixed with other users' funds, making it nearly impossible to trace the origin of the funds. This mixing process breaks the transaction history and ensures that the funds cannot be linked to any specific individual or address. As a result, even if sanctions were imposed, it would be extremely difficult for authorities to identify and target specific users.
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• 22_0299 DAMAI PUTI AFIFAHAug 05, 2025 · 7 months ago
  As a third-party, I can say that Tornado Cash is designed to protect user privacy and prevent the risk of being targeted by sanctions. The decentralized nature of Tornado Cash ensures that there is no central authority that can be easily shut down. Additionally, the use of zero-knowledge proofs and mixing techniques makes it extremely difficult for authorities to trace and target specific transactions. Tornado Cash provides a secure and private way for users to transact with digital assets without the risk of being affected by sanctions or regulatory actions.
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