What Happened to the 'Anonymous' Part of Crypto?

I've been in crypto long enough to remember when anonymity was a big part of the appeal. It was all about privacy, decentralized finance, and escaping traditional systems. But now, it feels like that part of the vision is fading away. We have KYC requirements on almost every platform, transactions that are more traceable than ever, and a constant push towards regulation.

What happened to the "anonymous" part of crypto? Are there any real "safe havens" left for private use, or has the ship sailed? Feels like the dream of privacy is slowly being sold off for mainstream adoption.