Still, it is a little surprising they can't trace bitcoin yet, though. Maybe they can.

If you're using an anonet, a new address for every transaction, a good mix that at least guarantees lack of per session taint, and are willing to accept a random variance in your input and output BTC amount and timing to prevent lining up the net totals, I don't think anyone could. Part of it probably hinges on the overall coin flux rate through commerce at scale too. I'm sure the answer is on bitcointalk somewhere.

I think my bet is also on Silk Road not surviving in the long run for that reason...

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