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Pseudo-Anonymity

Meaning

Pseudo-Anonymity in crypto systems describes the state where user identities are obscured by public keys or wallet addresses, rather than directly linked to real-world personal information, allowing transactions to be traced to a specific pseudonym but not to an individual. Its primary purpose is to provide a degree of privacy for users while maintaining transparency and auditability of transactional history on a public ledger. This characteristic contrasts with true anonymity, where no link to any identity, real or pseudonymous, exists.