How is a crypto transaction flow mapped out?
By R.T. (Tyler) Dijst, blockchain investigator at Paucitas
How Paucitas maps a crypto transaction flow
We first set the starting point and the direction. We then follow each outgoing transaction, cluster addresses that demonstrably belong together, and mark the points where the flow splits, converges or disappears through a peel chain.
Where the flow enters a mixer, the direct line stops. Where it arrives at an exchange, there is a party holding customer data; that is the point where your lawyer can act. That distinction is stated explicitly in the result.
What you supply
At least one transaction hash or wallet address and the date. Beyond that, anything supporting the starting point: the bank statement for the transfer, the exchange export file or the screenshot of the payment instruction.
What you receive
A schematic of the flow with the address, amount, time and hash for each step, an explanation in plain language, and a list of the end points and what can still be done there.
We state per step how certain the attribution is. An address that demonstrably belongs to a service is not the same as one that probably does, and that difference should be visible.
How to get started
Send the hash or address and a short description. In a first conversation you will hear how far the flow can probably be followed and what that costs.
European supervisors publish background on crypto assets and the rules that apply to them: see ESMA and EBA.
Following a flow gives no certainty about who sits behind an address. It gives a supported route and the places where a third party can look further.
Frequently asked questions
How is a crypto transaction flow mapped out?
From an address or hash the transactions are followed step by step, addresses are clustered and the end points named, with amount, time and hash per step.
Can a flow be followed through a mixer?
The direct line stops there. What is visible before and after the mixer remains usable.
What is the point if the trail ends at an exchange?
An exchange holds customer data. That is the point where your lawyer or the authorities can take it further.
Your own situation
If you are reading this, you probably have a question about your own situation. That is exactly what Paucitas does.
The first step is contact by phone. We prefer to schedule that call through WhatsApp, so you do not have to wait. In the call we look together at what can factually be established in your case and what Paucitas can examine for you.