If your threat model is 'cops will soon be involved in my finances because I deal in contraband' BTC might be "a [more] secure alternative".
But that's about it. You really, really need the absurd friction costs of doing criminal business to make the gas fees, lacking regulation and unaccountable or fraudulent institutions worth the effort to endure.
If your threat model is 'cops will soon be involved in my finances because I deal in contraband' BTC might be "a [more] secure alternative".
But that's about it. You really, really need the absurd friction costs of doing criminal business to make the gas fees, lacking regulation and unaccountable or fraudulent institutions worth the effort to endure.
Gas fees do seem to vary a lot by platform. Which also seems an area in need of greater clarity and transparency.