Guides

Appendix A.

Entity TypeEntity SubtypeDefinition
CoinmixerDecentralizedA coins Bitcoin mixer is a decentralized Bitcoin mixing technology that enables users to use Bitcoin anonymously. Wasabi Wallet, Whirlpool, and JoinMarket are examples of Coin Mixers that conduct mixing without assuming custody of the coin.
CoinmixerCentralizedCentralized coin mixers are for-profit businesses that receive your coin and return other currencies in exchange for a charge.
Darknet(None)Addresses of entities that have been discovered on the dark web
DarknetChild Sexual Abuse Material VendorEntities who run websites that contain children's sexual material.
DarknetHitman ServicesEntities that provide services in which one party pays a third party (commonly referred to as a hitman) to kill a specific person or group of individuals.
DarknetStolen Accounts VendorsEntities that operate websites selling stolen account information.
DarknetHuman TraffickingEntities that trade people for forced labor, sexual slavery, or commercial sexual exploitation.
DarknetCompromised Credit CardsWebsites that sell people's credit cards have been hacked.
DarknetNarcotics and Controlled Substances VendorWebsites offer illicit drugs and controlled substances such as marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine, prescription medications, and other restricted substances.
DarknetWeapons VendorEntities that run websites that sell illegal weapons and ammunition illegally.
DarknetDarknet Vendor ShopServices seen on the dark web allow users to exchange cryptocurrency for goods or services offered by a single seller.
DarknetDarknet MarketplaceWebsites that allow users to trade cryptocurrency for products or services from numerous vendors on the dark web.
DarknetDarknet DonationEntities that have requested donations and are seen on the dark web.
DarknetAdult ContentEntities which operate websites selling adult videos (pornographic content).
DeFiDecentralized Exchange - AMMA decentralized trading protocol that prices assets using a mathematical formula. Assets are valued using a pricing algorithm rather than an order book like a typical exchange. Uniswap, Sushiswap, and other DEXs that follow AMM are examples.
DeFiDecentralized Exchange - AggregatorA decentralized exchange gathers trading pairs from several DEXes to offer the best price to users, allowing crypto traders to access a variety of trading pools from a single dashboard. 1inch is a DEX aggregator example.
DeFiLending/BorrowingUsers can lend/borrow their assets to others on decentralized platforms in return for interest payments received or paid. Examples are Aave, compound, MakerDao, and others.
DeFiInsuranceDecentralized platforms that protect their customers against DAO attacks, Parity multi-sig wallet problems, smart contract hacking, and stable coin default, among other things. Nexus Mutual, Opium Insurance, and other companies are examples.
DeFiYield AggregatorA platform that maximizes user revenues by utilizing various DeFi protocols and techniques. Yield aggregators include companies like Harvest Finance.
DeFiBridgesUsers can transfer funds from one blockchain to another using this protocol. A good example using this protocol is Anyswap.
DeFiAsset ManagementThis protocol provides asset management for tokenized assets. Examples of this are Set protocol and the value Defi.
DeFiDerivativesDecentralized derivatives of any sort (Tokens whose value is derived from the performance of an underlying asset, such as stock). Augur, synthetix, Uma, and more examples
DonationCharity (Political)Donations are paid to a political trust or organization, as well as money donated to political campaigns.
DonationCharity (Non-political)Donations are made to a non-political trust or organization's funding.
DonationProject DonationDonations are given in support of a project's funding.
DonationTip JarMoney donated to people on social networking sites.
ExchangeMandatory KYC and AMLExchanges that do not allow withdrawals without KYC verification of customers
ExchangeOptional KYC and AMLExchanges only need KYC for a portion of their users, such as those requiring a daily withdrawal amount over a certain threshold.
ExchangeInactiveExchanges that are no longer being used for cryptocurrency trade.
ExchangeDecentralized (DEX)A decentralized exchange (DEX) is a cryptocurrency exchange that operates without a centralized authority. They employ smart contracts to match suppliers and buyers for trading.
ExchangeP2PA peer-to-peer (P2P) exchange is a platform that allows two people to communicate directly with one another without the use of a third party. The P2P service allows the buyer and seller to trade directly with one another, enabling direct transfers of crypto/fiat between a user's deposit address and their bank account.
ExchangeOTCThe trading of cryptocurrencies/FIAT between two counterparties outside of a marketplace network is known as over-the-counter (OTC). OTC trades are made directly between two parties, as opposed to trading on an exchange.
ExtortionSextortionCryptocurrency addresses are controlled by entities who scam people after stating that the victim's digital device has been compromised and threatening to expose the victim's compromised information/recording unless a ransom is paid in Cryptocurrency.
ExtortionBlackmailCryptocurrency addresses are owned by entities involved in threatening people in return for cryptocurrency, mainly bitcoin, as a form of extortion.
GamblingFiat and CryptoGambling companies that accept both regular fiat cash and cryptocurrency.
GamblingCrypto onlyGambling establishments that accept only cryptocurrency deposits and Cryptocurrency withdrawals.
High Risk Organization(None)Entities engaged in criminal/illegal acts that, if linked to, might jeopardize a company's reputation.
High Risk OrganizationTerrorist OrganizationTerrorist-affiliated organizations that hold or manage cryptocurrency addresses.
High Risk OrganizationCriminal OrganizationCryptocurrency addresses that have been designated as belonging to or controlled by criminal organizations.
High Risk OrganizationFrozen AssetsAddresses of assets confiscated due to improper use of Crypto tokens or in response to requests from law enforcement authorities and large financial institutions.
High Risk OrganizationUkraine EntitiesEntities or Crypto addresses which belong to the Ukraine region.
Law EnforcementSeized CoinsThe proceeds of a computer intrusion and property used in money laundering are represented by these coins/tokens, taken under criminal and civil forfeiture legislation. Law enforcement agencies, such as the FBI, have confiscated cryptocurrency coins/tokens transferred from the criminal's wallet to the law enforcement's wallet.
MalwareRansomwareCrypto-ransomware is a form of malicious software that encrypts data and files on a computer or mobile device to extract cryptocurrencies or money.
MalwareCryptojackingCryptojacking is when thieves utilize an illegal computer, tablet, mobile phone, or connected home device to mine cryptocurrencies.
Mining PoolMining PoolEntities whose primary purpose is to pool hashing power to mine cryptocurrencies.
SanctionsOFACCryptocurrency addresses listed on the Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC) blacklist.
SanctionsEntity from Sanctioned CountryCryptocurrency address belongs an entity based in a country which has international economic sanctions imposed against them, which typically is a ban on trade, possibly limited to certain sectors such as armaments, or with certain exceptions.
SanctionsOFAC ClusterCryptocurrency addresses identified through clustering heuristics to be controlled by individuals/entities on the Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC) blacklist.
ScamPhishingCryptocurrency addresses belonging to companies involved in phishing, a form of social engineering attack frequently used to obtain user data such as login credentials and credit card details.
ScamSpamCryptocurrency addresses are used by companies who send unauthorized messages to distribute malware or phishing to steal personal and financial information.
ScamHigh Yield Investment ProgramCryptocurrency addresses belonging to entities participating in a fraudulent investment plan that promises very high returns on investment, such as Ponzi scams, bitcoin doubler schemes, and so on.
ScamExit ScamExit scam addresses are cryptocurrency addresses owned by companies participating in a fraudulent operation conducted by cryptocurrency promoters who abscond with investors' cash during or after an initial coin offering (ICO).
ScamFake ICO ScamCryptocurrency addresses are controlled by fraudsters who spend a little on a professional-looking website and marketing materials, such as a white paper, to gain investors' trust and steal their money.
ScamImpersonation ScamCryptocurrency addresses are used by entities pretending to be someone else, such as a high-profile celebrity, a corporate employee, or a bitcoin exchange, asking for private information or cryptocurrency payments.
ScamFake serviceCryptocurrency addresses owned by entities which operate fake services to steal money from their users illegally.
ServiceEntities that provide cryptocurrencies-related goods or services but are not exchanges.
ServicePayment GatewayServices that aid in the acceptance of cryptocurrency payments.
ServiceFinancial ServiceServices like crypto loans, escrow services, and other crypto financial services are provided by entities. However, a central authority manages and controls these services.
ServiceWallet ProviderServices that allow users to store cryptocurrency in wallets
ServiceMarketplaceServices that enable users to trade cryptocurrency for products or services from a variety of suppliers
ServiceShopUsers can trade bitcoin for products or services from a single seller using these services.
ServiceBitcoin FaucetServices that reward users with cryptocurrency when they accomplish specific activities, like captchas or viewing advertisements.
ServiceCustodyServices which are third party providers of storage and security services for cryptocurrencies. These are mainly aimed at institutional investors, such as hedge funds, who hold large amounts of bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies.
ServiceCryptocurrency ATMServices which allow users to buy Bitcoins and other cryptocurrency using cash or a debit card
ServiceDecentralized Finance (DeFi)Services that enable users to engage with one another using smart contracts give rise to new financial services.
Smart Contract PlatformICOCryptocurrency addresses are controlled by companies that accept cryptocurrency investments as a type of crowdfunding. For example, in an ICO, a certain amount of cryptocurrency is offered to prospective purchasers in the form of "tokens" or "coins" in return for legal cash or other (more established and stable) cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum.
Smart Contract PlatformDAPPCryptocurrency addresses decentralized apps that run on a peer-to-peer distributed network rather than on a single computer. Thus, there is no single entity in charge.
Smart Contract PlatformTokenTo govern the issue of bitcoins, cryptocurrency addresses were developed. Cryptocurrencies, also known as crypto tokens or crypto assets, are a form of virtual money based on the blockchain that can signify a purchase or service.
Theft(None)Entities who take control of cryptocurrencies through dubious or unlawful means.
TheftHackEntities that gained control of cryptocurrencies through social engineering or cyber security assaults.
TheftAbuseEntities who gained control of cryptocurrency through poorly drafted smart contracts or exploiting various web platform vulnerabilities.