Are crypto transactions anonymous?

Crypto transactions on blockchains are “pseudonymous,” meaning they can be traced to wallet addresses (via public keys) but have no direct connection with people’s identities.

Every transaction is open to the public, and anyone with an internet connection can view them. The date, the amount sent and received, the wallet addresses — all of this data is impossible to conceal.

However, if you use a non-custodial wallet, it will be impossible to identify you as the wallet’s owner (unless you deanonymize yourself).

For example, if you send crypto from a centralized exchange to your non-custodial wallet, the exchange now knows who the non-custodial wallet belongs to since you must pass Know Your Customer requirements by showing your ID.

Therefore, if you practice the basics, you can be completely anonymous on the blockchain, and no one will ever know your personal information.