Public blockchains record certain transactions in a way that can be independently viewed. A focused analysis can organise that activity around supplied addresses or transaction identifiers. The ledger records activity; it does not automatically reveal the identity, intent or legal ownership of the people involved.
What can be observed
For supported networks, a review may examine transactions, timestamps, amounts, token movements and the addresses shown by the ledger. This can help create a documented sequence and identify a question for additional review. Different networks and token standards have different data structures and limitations.
Attribution is not automatic
An address may be associated with an exchange, service or label in a data source, but that association should be described with its source and date. An address label is not the same as independently verified identity. A transaction between addresses does not establish common control, the purpose of a transfer or the identity of a sender or recipient.
Keep off-chain records in view
Exchange statements, account notices, payment records and communications may provide context that is not present in the ledger. Any report should distinguish public on-chain observations from off-chain statements, third-party labels and analytical inference.
Never provide a wallet recovery phrase, private key or one-time code as part of an enquiry. These credentials can enable access to an account or wallet.
For the related service description, see blockchain analysis. For a broader view of payment records, see transaction and fund-flow analysis.