Doxxing

Doxxing is the practice of publicly revealing someone's private, personal information without their consent, often with malicious intent. In the cryptocurrency world, doxxing can happen when the identity of an anonymous or pseudonymous individual (such as a trader, developer, or influencer) is exposed. This is particularly concerning in the crypto space, where anonymity and privacy are highly valued. Doxxing can lead to harassment, identity theft, or even physical danger for the individual whose information has been exposed. While some developers choose to "doxx" themselves to increase trust and transparency around their projects, unwanted doxxing can severely impact an individual's privacy and security. For example, anonymous developers of a new DeFi project may be doxxed by skeptical investors or malicious actors.