Monero — privacy default for DNM study

When guides talk about darknet markets and wallet hygiene in the same breath, they usually mean XMR. Still true as of September 2026.

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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