Blockchain analytics operations

Blockchain analytics is the collection, interpretation, and presentation of on-chain data, usually with extra metadata (clusters, labels, risk flags) beyond raw explorers.

Educational only—not a substitute for sanctions lists, legal process, or licensed compliance programs.

Core techniques (conceptual)

• Clustering — See address-clustering-attribution skill for heuristics (UTXO vs account-based).
• Attribution — Naming clusters via OSINT, partnerships, investigations.
• Risk / pattern flags — Interactions with high-risk services, peel-like patterns, mixer proximity; taint scoring varies by product.

Typical use-case buckets