Risks & Considerations

Gone.WTF is a powerful tool, but like any technology, it comes with risks and trade-offs that you must understand before using it.

1. Loss of Secret Note = Permanent Loss of Funds

This is the most significant risk. As stated multiple times, if you lose your Secret Note, your funds are gone forever. There is no recovery mechanism. This risk is entirely your responsibility.

• Mitigation: Create multiple, redundant, offline backups of your note.

2. Blockchain Analysis & User Error

The privacy guarantees are only as strong as your usage patterns. If you make a mistake—like withdrawing to a known address—you can permanently deanonymize yourself.

• Mitigation: Strictly follow the best practices outlined in the "Maximizing Your Anonymity" guide.

3. Protocol Bugs or Vulnerabilities

While the underlying programs are audited, no software is ever 100% bug-free. There is always a non-zero risk of a vulnerability being discovered in the on-chain programs that could put funds at risk.

• Mitigation: We are committed to following security best practices and working with the open-source community. However, you should never deposit more funds than you are willing to lose.

4. Regulatory Risk

The legal landscape for financial privacy tools is constantly evolving and varies by jurisdiction. Regulators may take action against privacy protocols or their users.

• Mitigation: Understand the laws in your country of residence. Use the Compliance Tool if you need to report transactions.

By using Gone.WTF, you acknowledge and accept these risks.