Glossary
A clear explanation of the key terms around cryptocurrency, blockchain, transaction investigation, fraud and evidence. For everyone who deals with this: men and women, private individuals and entrepreneurs, lawyers, accountants, next of kin and curious readers. Here you will find, in plain language, what each term means, with a practical example. Whether you are just starting out or have been at it for a while, we are glad to make it clear.
How does it work?
We are glad to explain how things fit together, so you understand more quickly what it is about. Each term comes with a short, clear definition and a practical example. Browse calmly through the topics below, or look up a term via the alphabetical index. Not finding your way? Then we are glad to help.
Topics
Choose a topic to see the related terms.
Crypto assets and origin
What digital assets are, how they arise and where they come from.
Tracing transactions
How transactions can be followed step by step across the blockchain.
Signals and risks
Characteristics that help to better assess a situation.
Investigation and evidence
How technical findings are recorded in a verifiable way.
Technology and terms
The technical concepts behind blockchain and transactions.
Fraud and scams
The forms of fraud with digital assets, clearly explained.
All terms from A to Z
On this page you will find the terms that belong to this topic, arranged alphabetically with a short definition and a practical example.