Completely new to DNM and really anxious about a few of the steps I took and details I gave out. Can anyone help put my mind at ease by critiquing my process?

Steps I took

1) Signed up to localbitcoin.com using my regular e-mail address, real name and sent a picture of my driving license and bank card to the person selling the bitcoins. All through a regular browser i.e not tor. This seemed stupid but I couldn't seem to get BTC off LBC without real name and picture evidence so I thought using my sigaint email would only draw more attention (seeing that purchasing BTC in itself isn't illegal).

2) Downloaded electrum, once again using non-tor browser as my tor configuration won't let me download anything. Transferred BTC from LBC to electrum wallet.

2a) Downloaded Gpg4win through non-tor browser.

3) Set up an account on Dream market using tor.

4) Decided at this stage to use a VPN so paid for IPvanish using my sigaint email, tor browser and paying with bitcoin. However to download the IPvanish software I had paid for I once again used non-tor browser (can't download).

5) Transferred BTC from electrum to Dream.

6) Made purchase using kleopatra to send address.

7) Set up this account on reddit through VPN and tor browser with a fresh unused sigaint account.

Questions -
a) Could i have got my BTC anon through LBC?
b) Is tumbling reallllly that important?
c) I know i can probably be traced through using my real name, email and picture on LBC but is it really that likely for a very small amount (1g) with no possibility of anything but personal use?
d) Am I fucked?


Comments


[5 Points] SharpieInThePooper:

Better OPSEC than a lot of people that use the markets tbh


[1 Points] Trips_whattodo:

Don't use electrum unless your using it on tails, that's what I was told.


[1 Points] None:

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[1 Points] izza123:

Use in person cash or ATMs that don't require ID for Bitcoin. Don't use electrum, all the addresses can be linked to your IP. Don't use dream it's a shit hole, vendors unable to withdraw, customers unable to finalize. Right now alphabay is the way to go, I hope something better comes along soon but if you want the most vendors and the best price for now you need to go to alphabay. Otherwise you opsec is minimal and if you patch your holes it will be alright for a personal buyer. If you want to add a layer, tumble. Personally I don't bother but it's always an option. FYI alphabay has a built in tumbler, though I can't attest to its effectiveness.


[0 Points] SaintVengeance:

If you dont want to buy BTC with your ID/name associated anywhere, I can hook you up. I do this for a couple people already, PM me if you want details.


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