Tracing transactions

How transactions can be followed step by step across the blockchain.

Terms

Below we explain the terms that come up when tracing transactions. Calm and traceable: what something is, what it may indicate and a recognisable example. If you run into something, we are glad to think along with you.

WalletThe digital place used to keep and send crypto.Seed phraseThe word sequence used to restore access to a wallet.Tracing cryptoFollowing transactions step by step across the blockchain.MixerA service that combines crypto and makes a route harder to follow.ExchangeA platform where crypto is traded and converted.Address monitoringKeeping an eye on a wallet address to notice movement.Cash-out pointThe place where crypto is converted into ordinary money.Cross-chainMoving value between different blockchains.Wallet hackUnwanted access to a wallet after which assets may disappear.

Frequently asked questions about tracing transactions

Tracing crypto transactions raises questions about what can and cannot be reconstructed. The terms above explain the parts; these answers line them up.

Can crypto transactions really be traced?

Many transactions are traceable on the blockchain, because they are recorded publicly and permanently. Paucitas maps those trails in a traceable report.

Does tracing transactions help me get my money back?

Tracing makes clear where the assets went. That can support a police report or claim, but an outcome is never guaranteed. This is not legal advice.

What do I need to have a transaction traced?

As much data as possible: transaction IDs, wallet addresses, amounts and timestamps. The more complete the starting point, the further the trail can be followed.