Most blockchain analytics platforms were designed for compliance teams at cryptocurrency exchanges — built to satisfy regulators, not to build criminal cases. ShadowTrace takes a fundamentally different approach. Every feature, workflow, and output has been purpose-built for the demands of criminal investigation, from initial intelligence through to courtroom disclosure.
See how it worksLegacy tools were designed for compliance teams at exchanges, not field investigators working criminal cases. The workflows, terminology, and outputs reflect that origin.
Opaque scoring algorithms that can't explain why an address was flagged. Scores that don't hold up when a defence barrister asks "how did you reach that conclusion?"
Enterprise sales cycles that take months, licensing models that lock out smaller agencies, and onboarding timelines that miss the investigative window entirely.
Every feature starts with the investigative question. What address is this? Where did the funds go? Who controls this cluster? The interface follows the logic of a criminal investigation, not a compliance workflow.
From the first address lookup to the final evidence package, ShadowTrace maintains a complete audit trail. Every step is timestamped, reproducible, and ready for disclosure.
Intelligent automation that handles the tedious parts — tracing through peel chains, identifying mixer patterns, clustering related wallets — so investigators can focus on the decisions that matter. Every AI output includes a clear explanation of its reasoning.
| Dimension | Legacy Platforms | ShadowTrace |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Buyer | Compliance teams at exchanges | Law enforcement investigators |
| Risk Scoring | Opaque, single-number scores | Explainable, multi-factor breakdown |
| Onboarding Time | Weeks to months | Hours to days |
| Deployment Options | Cloud SaaS only | Cloud, private cloud, on-premises |
| Evidence Output | Basic transaction reports | Court-ready packages with audit trails |
| Multi-Chain Support | Limited chain coverage | 40+ chains including DeFi and bridges |
| Pricing Model | Enterprise-only contracts | Tiered plans for agencies of all sizes |
| Support | Ticketed support queues | Dedicated onboarding and hands-on assistance |
Economic Crime Unit
Scenario: Investigating a £400K romance fraud where proceeds were converted to crypto.
Pain point: Current tools require weeks of training and the case will go cold.
Outcome: ShadowTrace traced the funds to an exchange in 3 hours, supporting an urgent restraint application.
Regional Organised Crime Unit
Scenario: Needs to justify budget for crypto investigation capability.
Pain point: Legacy vendor quotes are £200K+ with 6-month implementation.
Outcome: ShadowTrace deployed in under a week, scaled from a pilot with 3 seats to a team of 12.
Digital Forensics Unit
Scenario: Preparing evidence for a multi-defendant drug supply case involving cryptocurrency.
Pain point: Existing reports are not defensible — no methodology documentation, no audit trail.
Outcome: ShadowTrace evidence packages include full methodology, timestamped screenshots, and reproducible analysis steps.
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