ChainTrace Labs
How It Works Assessment Process

From First Contact
to Final Report
Step by Step.

Our assessment process is designed to be clear, structured, and practical. Here is how case intake, tracing, evidence review, reporting, and follow-up support fit together from the moment you contact us to the point where you are ready to act.

Structured intake to report workflow Victim and firm-ready outputs Evidence, legal, and recovery context
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intake_form.pdf
Sent to investment platform, funds not returned
USDT (Tether)
£ 8,500
TRx9k2...mP4wL
Not available
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You only need to share what you know -no transaction ID required to start
Phase 01 -Intake

First Contact & Intake

Intake review begins after submission

You reach out to us -by email, phone, or our online form -and describe what happened. We do not expect technical detail. Plain language is all we need. Tell us what was lost, when, how, and to what address or platform if you know it.

Within hours, one of our assessment team will respond to acknowledge your case, confirm we have received your information, and let you know if we need anything else before we begin.

What you need to provide
  • A description of what happened
  • The type and approximate amount of cryptocurrency
  • The date of the transaction (approximate is fine)
  • Wallet address or platform name (if known)
  • Transaction ID (very helpful but not essential)
Phase 02 -Triage

Initial Triage & Scoping

Initial scoping and trace setup

Once we have your initial information, our team performs a rapid triage -a first-pass review of your case to scope the investigation and identify the most important starting points.

This is where we find the seed transaction, perform initial wallet clustering, and identify whether there are any immediately obvious signals -such as funds already visible at a known exchange -that might fast-track the assessment.

Outputs from this phase
Seed transaction identified
Initial wallet cluster built
Exposure estimate confirmed
Investigation plan produced
triage_report.log
OK Seed TX: TRx9k2mf4...identified
OK Chain: TRON (TRC-20 USDT)
OK Wallet cluster: 3 addresses
WARN Intermediate hop detected
FOUND Exposure confirmed: 8,500 USDT
INFO Priority: HIGH -exchange visible
Phase 03 -Tracing

On-Chain Transaction Tracing

Day 1–2 of the investigation

With the triage complete, we begin the full on-chain trace. We follow the transaction path from the seed wallet through every meaningful hop, split, bridge, or conversion to every identifiable destination that materially affects the case.

Where the evidence supports it, the platform preserves both primary and secondary reviewed routes so the final assessment is not reduced to a single path when parallel destination logic matters.

We review each address along the path against entity labels, exchange indicators, sanctions context, and other investigative signals available within the platform. Each meaningful branch and destination is recorded as part of the case record.

If funds appear to reach a known exchange, bridge, sanctioned endpoint, or other important destination, that route is prioritised for analyst review and surfaced in the final report together with secondary reviewed branches.

Chains we trace across
Bitcoin Ethereum TRON Solana BNB Chain Polygon Multi-chain expansion supported
Phase 04 -Analysis

Deep Analysis & Feasibility Review

Day 2–3 of the investigation

Once the trace is complete, our analysts review all findings together and apply the feasibility framework. This is where we weigh what was found, how strong the evidence is, and which recovery, preservation, or escalation routes are realistically available.

We look at every factor: which exchange or endpoint was detected, its jurisdiction and regulatory context, how recently the incident occurred, whether the account appears active, what evidence has already been captured, and which legal or compliance actions may be available in the relevant jurisdiction.

We then form an assessment view around trace quality, evidence strength, identified destinations, and realistic next-step routes before constructing the report.

Exchange detected on regulated platform
Incident reported within 48 hours
Clear transaction trail with supported continuity
One intermediary wallet (low risk)
Account likely active -recent deposit
analysis_summary
Exchange
Known exchange routing under review
Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction and escalation route mapped
Account status
Recent activity and trace context reviewed
Mixer contact
None detected
Evidence quality
Transaction and evidence context available
Assessment Verdict
Priority Recovery Route Identified
Forensic Assessment
Ref: FA-2024-0847 | Confidential
Verdict: Priority Recovery Route Identified
Exchange or priority endpoint recorded
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Delivered by email
Phase 05 -Report

Report Writing & Delivery

Finalised after trace review and report assembly

With all findings assembled and the verdict formed, we write the assessment report. This is a structured, plain-English document designed to give you everything you need to understand your position and act on it.

The report is written for you -not for technical specialists. We avoid jargon, explain every finding in plain language, and make clear what each conclusion means in practical terms for your situation.

The report includes
Assessment conclusion with practical caveats
Primary and secondary trace findings
Exchange, bridge, or endpoint findings
Recommended next-step actions
Shareable evidence and chronology output
Plain-language client summary
Phase 06 -Follow-up

Post-Report Support & Next Steps

After report delivery -no time limit

Receiving the report is not the end of the process. Once you have had time to read the findings, we are available to walk you through the report in plain language, answer questions, and make sure you understand the practical path forward.

The report can support victim next steps, legal-support preparation, exchange outreach planning, or firm-side case workflows. You can keep it purely informational or use it as the basis for escalation, monitoring, evidence packaging, or counsel-led action.

What happens next -your options
A
Take independent action

Use the report with your solicitor, police, or directly to the exchange. The document is formatted to support all of these routes without additional work.

B
Continue with support action

If your case warrants further work, the next stage can include monitoring, evidence packaging, exchange outreach preparation, or legal-support routing depending on the facts and your plan level.

C
Keep the report on record

Even if immediate recovery action is not currently available, the report documents the case thoroughly. If funds resurface or circumstances change, you will have a solid foundation to act from.

Report walkthrough

We explain the findings in plain language and show what matters most before you decide what to do next.

Shareable report

Use with law enforcement, legal counsel, exchange compliance teams, insurers, or internal firm workflows.

Clear next-step choice

You can stop at reporting, keep the case on record, or move into monitoring, legal-support preparation, or firm-led recovery action.

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The Process Starts With You.

Share the basic details of your situation and we will move the case into intake, trace setup, evidence review, and reporting with a workflow tailored to the available facts.

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Case submitted Intake opens
2
Triage and scoping Evidence reviewed
3
Tracing and analysis Primary and secondary paths reviewed
4
Report and next steps Action-ready output
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