Disposing of "dust attack" UTXOs

Posted by bubb1es

Jan 27, 2026/00:24 UTC

In the discussion regarding transaction broadcasting, there's acknowledgment of the inherent risks involved. However, it's pointed out that using a full-node for broadcasting a de-dusting transaction doesn't compromise privacy more than any other transaction would. The example provided to illustrate this point is the ddust tool, which includes an option for users to broadcast transactions through their local bitcoind node, a requirement for its operation. This approach underscores the importance of utilizing secure and private methods for transaction broadcasting, especially in contexts where privacy concerns are paramount.

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