Tornado Cash is a decentralized privacy tool on Ethereum that obscures transaction histories by mixing funds. Users deposit crypto into a smart contract pool and withdraw to new addresses, severing on-chain links. It benefits individuals seeking financial privacy, but has also attracted illicit actors, sparking regulatory scrutiny and sanctions from the U.S. Treasury.
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