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Non-Interactive Tumbling

Definition ∞ Non-interactive tumbling is a privacy-enhancing technique used in cryptocurrency transactions to obscure the link between senders and recipients. It involves a service that mixes multiple users’ funds together and then redistributes them to their respective destinations, making it difficult to trace individual transaction flows. This process occurs without requiring real-time communication between the participants and the mixing service. It aims to enhance transaction anonymity.
Context ∞ The use of non-interactive tumbling and similar coin mixing services frequently generates discussion regarding regulatory scrutiny due to their potential use in illicit activities. Law enforcement agencies often view such tools as obstacles to financial surveillance and anti-money laundering efforts. The ongoing challenge involves balancing user privacy desires with the imperative for regulatory compliance within digital asset ecosystems.

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Data Tumbling Layer Enables Composable, Non-Interactive Smart Contract Unlinkability

Research introduces the Data Tumbling Layer, a new cryptographic primitive for non-interactive data mixing that ensures strong data unlinkability and theft prevention in smart contracts.