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LHby u/lee_hannah·5dQuestion

On-Chain Analytics for AML - How deep do you go?

Hey everyone, fairly new to the compliance side of crypto. We're looking at integrating some on-chain analytics tools for AML/KYT on crypto transactions. My question is, how many hops do you typically follow when tracking funds? We're trying to balance thoroughness with the practical limits of human review and resource allocation. What's the industry standard or best practice you've seen work effectively without drowning in data?

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ANu/anjali29·5d

Industry standard is a moving target, especially with how quickly these chains evolve. Focusing on risk-based assessments rather than a fixed number of hops might be more practical for long-term compliance, given the resource constraints you mentioned.

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WSu/watchara_s·5d

That's a great question, it's definitely a balancing act. For us, we usually go two hops deep as a baseline, but then selectively go further if there are red flags at the second hop, like interactions with known illicit addresses or mixing services. How do you currently handle it without these tools?

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KPu/kovac_piotr·5d

Focusing on a fixed number of hops seems arbitrary. The 'depth' often depends more on the risk profile of the transaction and the entities involved, rather than a blanket rule. Are you segmenting your reviews based on such factors?

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ANu/anakamura·5d

It's a tricky balance. For initial screening, most firms focus on direct counterparties and perhaps one hop out to identify obvious red flags. Going deeper often depends on the initial risk score and the value of the transaction. What kind of tools are you considering?

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