Cryptocurrency Q&A Can you see who owns a Bitcoin address?

Can you see who owns a Bitcoin address?

Raffaele Raffaele Sat Nov 30 2024 | 6 answers 904
I'm wondering if it's possible to find out who owns a specific Bitcoin address. Is there a way to trace the ownership of a Bitcoin address? Can you see who owns a Bitcoin address?

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Bianca Bianca Mon Dec 02 2024
Identifying the owner of a Bitcoin address requires understanding the pseudonymous nature of Bitcoin.

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BlockchainLegend BlockchainLegend Mon Dec 02 2024
Bitcoin transactions are recorded publicly on the blockchain, making transaction details accessible to anyone.

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GeishaWhisper GeishaWhisper Mon Dec 02 2024
Despite the transparency of transaction details, the blockchain does not disclose the real identities behind wallet addresses.

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HanRiverVision HanRiverVision Sun Dec 01 2024
This level of anonymity is a key feature of Bitcoin, designed to protect users' privacy.

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mia_anderson_painter mia_anderson_painter Sun Dec 01 2024
However, it also means that tracing the owner of a Bitcoin address can be challenging.

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