Type: Bitcoin privacy wallet
CoinJoin: Yes — automatic (Wasabi 2.0)
Tor routing: Built-in — default on
Custodial: No — you hold your keys
Clearnet: wasabiwallet.io
Last verified: March 2026
Onion Address
Used for downloading Wasabi in censored environments. Once installed, Wasabi connects to the Bitcoin network via Tor automatically — no manual configuration needed.
Bitcoin Traceability and What CoinJoin Does
Every Bitcoin transaction is permanently visible on a public blockchain. Chain analysis firms trace funds from KYC exchange purchase through every subsequent transaction. A Bitcoin bought under your real name at Coinbase carries that identity link indefinitely.
CoinJoin disrupts this. Multiple users pool their inputs into a single transaction with equal-denomination outputs. An observer can see that a CoinJoin occurred but cannot determine which input funded which output — the link is broken.
| Method | What chain analysis sees |
|---|---|
| Standard Bitcoin send | Sender → Receiver permanently visible on blockchain |
| After CoinJoin (Wasabi 2.0) | Multiple inputs combined — individual source obscured |
| Ongoing privacy | New addresses generated per transaction automatically |
Wasabi 2.0 — Automatic CoinJoin
The original Wasabi required manually initiating CoinJoin rounds. Version 2.0, released 2022, runs CoinJoin continuously in the background — privacy becomes the default rather than an opt-in action users must remember to take. This is the current recommended version.
Limitations to Know
Bitcoin only. No Monero, no Ethereum, no other currencies. For multi-currency privacy, use Cake Wallet.
Some exchanges flag CoinJoined Bitcoin. Certain centralised exchanges treat CoinJoin outputs as suspicious and reject deposits. If you need to move coins to a KYC exchange, be aware of this risk.
CoinJoin fees. A small coordinator fee applies to each round — displayed transparently before participation.
Best Practices
Verify the PGP signature on every download. Store your seed phrase on paper only — never photograph it or type it into any device. Use multisig coin control to avoid merging CoinJoined and non-CoinJoined UTXOs. Never use Wasabi from the same device as a KYC exchange account.