The OP did mention using crypto currency, although implied that it was an unusual thing for sure (in general, and not usual for them either).

> I required deposits of 20% for long appointments (6+ hours), because I had a lot of time booked up that would be a painful loss if they cancelled. Deposits are hard to do because everybody wants anonymity and payment processers are cruel; I typically accepted amazon gift cards or crypto.

Indeed, I’d wager that most transactions conclude well before six Bitcoin blocks are mined.

Some use Venmo: https://www.thedailybeast.com/gaetz-paid-accused-sex-traffic...

some prefer structured/smurfed bank transfers

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eliot_Spitzer_prostitution_sca...