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Blockchain transaction

A blockchain transaction is a transfer of value between addresses that is recorded on the blockchain. It comes with data such as the addresses involved, the time and the amount. Because that data is public, a transaction is in principle traceable, without that in itself saying who is behind it.

What it may indicate

A single transaction often says little; only in combination with other transactions does a picture emerge. A striking movement can be a reason to look more closely, but it need not mean anything. What it really is only emerges from investigation.

While following a flow of funds, every transaction is examined: from which address, to which address, when and how much. By placing those transactions in sequence, a route emerges that can give direction to follow up questions.

What is a blockchain transaction?

A recorded transfer of value between addresses, with data such as the addresses, the time and the amount. It is public and therefore in principle traceable.

Does one transaction tell the whole story?

Often not. A single transaction says little; a picture only emerges when transactions are examined together in context.

See also

Blockchain, Tracing crypto (categorie Transacties).
Related topic stolen crypto tracing

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