Monero — privacy default for DNM study

When guides talk about darknet markets and wallet hygiene in the same breath, they usually mean XMR.

Why researchers prefer it

• Default obfuscation on-chain vs. transparent UTXO graphs
• Often lower friction / fees inside market UIs
• Aligns with Monero-only platforms like Dark Matter’s model

Read the landscape note: XMR preference 2026. Still pair coin choice with Tor + PGP.

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