RIT Department of Computer Science MS Thesis Preproposal: Anonymity Analysis of Cryptocurrencies
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A cryptocurrency is a digital currency backed by mathematics and cryptography, compared to traditional fiat money which was traditionally backed by gold or silver. The foundation of many cryptocurrencies is based on a key derivation scheme known as scrypt [3]. Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin [2], provide a means of having a decentralized, distributed, peer-to-peer electronic cash system. These protocols supposedly provide some level of anonymity, such that transactions and tender cannot be directly associated with specific individuals. However, given the technical specification of Bitcoin, this anonymity may not exist as stated.
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