Disposing of "dust attack" UTXOs

The text highlights a significant update in Bitcoin Core version 31, focusing on enhancing privacy for users. Traditionally, concerns have been raised about the potential risks associated with cleaning up dust outputs and simultaneously broadcasting them from a single IP address. Such actions could undermine the privacy of transactions by making them more traceable.

Addressing these concerns, the introduction of Private Broadcast is a notable development. This feature, detailed in a GitHub pull request (Private Broadcast), offers a solution to previously mentioned privacy issues. It eliminates the necessity for Dandelion, a protocol designed to improve transaction privacy by randomly routing transactions through a network before broadcasting them.

This update represents a significant step forward in safeguarding user privacy within the Bitcoin network. By integrating Private Broadcast into Bitcoin Core v31, users are provided with an enhanced layer of security, ensuring that their transactions remain private and less susceptible to potential surveillance or tracking activities.