how to get bitcoin or (whatever crypto usenet services will take) anonymously (or where to find out)? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by drunkensailor@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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i'm wanting to get on usenet but remain compeltely anon (vpn, anon purchase, etc).

i know this ins't stricly a piracy question and is maybe more of a crypto question but figure there ain't nobody who knows privacy and anoniminitry like you guys do.

so if i want to some amounts of bitcoin/whatever anonymously, how tf do i get it? liek not large amount, just small shit like to buy subs for a few for usenet indexes and whatnot?i know the bitcoin atm's and banks do "know your customer" stuff (basically they id you first) and are not anon. have hear d that you can mine it anon but not sure if apps track hw specs and whatnot that could be used to id you. is there another ways that dont require you to have sepcial sms accounts or burner phones pr whaetver first? or maybe you guys can recommend me some foss mining apps which are safe that i could check out?

i'm on linux ifg it matters for good mining aps. i can write some bash scripts but im not a super hacker or anthing so ones that dont require a degree are appreciated.

edit: i don't specifically care about bitcoin. i just don't know jack about crypto and assumed that was what the usenet service providers would accept. if there's something else they'd take that is still anonymous, that's fine with me as long as you guys can help my dumb noob ass understand what to do.

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[-] brickfrog@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

i know the bitcoin atm’s and banks do “know your customer” stuff (basically they id you first)

Depends on your area so make sure to double-check. Many (most?) BTMs only require KYC for larger amounts. e.g. buying $800+ might require KYC, buying less than $800 may only require text message verification. For text messages you can buy a temporary burner phone with cash, or if you're lucky you can find a SMS service that works with the BTM - just be aware most BTMs don't work with virtual SMS phone numbers.

Or your other option is maybe buy bitcoin via cash by mail, some crypto trading websites/platforms offer that.

Or going non crypto you could technically just purchase a pre-paid credit card with cash, you'd just need to make sure the card would work with whatever services you are subscribing to.

Cash is still more anonymous than cryptocurrency, I suppose you can ask the services you're subscribing to if they accept cash by mail (I don't know of any offhand).

PS - Not sure if your post is breaking rules here, this Lemmy instance is anti-cryptocurrency and does have a rule forbidding crypto shill topics. But it might be okay if you're just asking a general question.

[-] max2078@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 year ago

^this

I buy BTC on ATMs without KYC (1000 bucks is the KYC limit). Scan your wallet, $$$ in, that's it. Fees are around 8%.

[-] drunkensailor@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 year ago

For text messages you can buy a temporary burner phone with cash, or if you’re lucky you can find a SMS service that works with the BTM - just be aware most BTMs don’t work with virtual SMS phone numbers.

yeah, learned already that most verification systems (not just BTMs) don't work with virtual SMS. I have no clue how to tell if a service works or not so unless someone can specifically recommend one they know works, then will probably pass on that option. for the cash money burner phone, good idea. never tried it cz it cost extra money and figured they would locked that options down already

Or going non crypto you could technically just purchase a pre-paid credit card with cash, you’d just need to make sure the card would work with whatever services you are subscribing to.

that is an awesome idea. didn't think of that at all. might be something to try and at least if it doesn't work (like they require registration or some shit - i remember i got a prepaid card once that did require that kind of crap), i should be able to still spend the money on groceries or something.

PS - Not sure if your post is breaking rules here, this Lemmy instance is anti-cryptocurrency and does have a rule forbidding crypto shill topics. But it might be okay if you’re just asking a general question.

The way I read it was no spam / advertising / promoting for cryptocurrency, blockchain or NFTs.. so I think I'm ok especially since is more asking about how to stay anon while purchasing services related to piracy than about any specific crypto but if any mods/admin reading this disagree, please let me know. def wasn't trying to break any rules and happy to delete or revise if needed.