Blockchain Forensics

Definitions

1. The analysis of blockchain transaction history, wallet relationships, and on-chain behavior to investigate theft, laundering, fraud, or attribution. It often combines chain analysis with exchange records and other off-chain intelligence.

   In plain English: Investigating suspicious crypto activity by analyzing blockchain transactions and wallet patterns.

   Example: "The investigators used blockchain forensics to trace the stolen funds through mixers and exchange deposits."

Related Terms

• Reentrancy
• Anti-Forensics
• Audit Trail
• Chain of Custody
• Computer Forensics
• Digital Forensics
• Incident Forensics
• Log Forging