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ZachXBT has revealed a list of frequently used tools for conducting blockchain investigations to detect and prevent onchain crime. These tools are essential for cybersecurity professionals, forensic analysts, and ethical hackers working in the blockchain space.
You Should Know:
1. Blockchain Explorers
- Etherscan (https://etherscan.io) – For Ethereum transaction tracking.
- Blockchair (https://blockchair.com) – Multi-blockchain explorer.
- Bitcoin Explorer (https://blockstream.info) – For Bitcoin transaction analysis.
Commands to Fetch Transaction Data (Linux):
curl -X GET "https://api.etherscan.io/api?module=account&action=txlist&address=0x...&apikey=YOUR_API_KEY" | jq
#### **2. Forensic Analysis Tools**
- Chainalysis Reactor – Tracks illicit transactions.
- CipherTrace – Used for compliance and fraud detection.
- TRM Labs – Investigates crypto fraud and money laundering.
**Python Script to Analyze Wallet Activity:**
import requests
def get_wallet_transactions(address, api_key):
url = f"https://api.etherscan.io/api?module=account&action=txlist&address={address}&apikey={api_key}"
response = requests.get(url)
return response.json()
transactions = get_wallet_transactions("0x...", "YOUR_API_KEY")
print(transactions)
#### **3. Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Tools**
- Maltego – Maps blockchain transactions to real-world entities.
- SpiderFoot – Automates OSINT data collection.
**Maltego Command (Linux):**
sudo apt install maltego
#### **4. Anonymity Detection Tools**
- AMLBot – Detects mixing services like Tornado Cash.
- WalletExplorer – Tracks Bitcoin wallet clusters.
**Bash Command to Check Wallet Anonymity:**
python3 -m pip install blockchain-analyzer blockchain-analyzer --wallet 0x... --check-mixing
#### **5. Smart Contract Auditing Tools**
- Slither – Static analysis for Solidity.
- MythX – Security analysis for Ethereum contracts.
**Install Slither:**
pip3 install slither-analyzer slither ./contract.sol
### **What Undercode Say:**
Blockchain forensics is a growing field in cybersecurity, requiring a mix of tools, scripting, and manual analysis. Mastering these tools can help uncover fraudulent transactions, track stolen funds, and enhance blockchain security. Always verify data from multiple sources and automate repetitive tasks with scripts.
### **Expected Output:**
- A detailed transaction log from Etherscan API.
- Identified suspicious wallet addresses.
- Detected mixing service usage.
- Smart contract vulnerabilities flagged by Slither.
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Reported By: Daniel Anyemedu – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
