Telegram Bot
The BlockchainAnalysis.io Telegram Bot (@BA_ScreenBot) enables instant wallet screening directly from Telegram. Users can check addresses, view risk scores, and receive monitoring alerts — all without leaving the chat app.
The Telegram Bot is available as a standalone product with its own credit system. It can also be linked to your BlockchainAnalysis.io account for shared credit balance and monitoring integration.
Getting Started
- Open Telegram and search for @BA_ScreenBot.
- Send
/startto activate the bot. - The bot will prompt you to create an account or link an existing BlockchainAnalysis.io account.
- Purchase credits or link your existing plan.
Screening Modes
Standard Mode
Use the /check command for a quick risk assessment:
/check 0x742d35Cc6634C0532925a3b844Bc9e7595f4a9e
Returns:
- Risk score (0–100)
- Risk level (Low / Medium / High / Critical)
- Entity match (if found)
- Top 3 risk factors
Cost: 1 credit per check.
Advanced Mode
Use the /advanced command for a detailed analysis:
/advanced 0x742d35Cc6634C0532925a3b844Bc9e7595f4a9e
Returns everything in Standard mode, plus:
- Full counterparty exposure breakdown
- All risk factors with explanations
- AI Risk Narrative paragraph
- Transaction volume and activity summary
Cost: 3 credits per check.
EVM Chain Selector
For EVM-compatible addresses (which share the same format across all EVM chains), the bot prompts you to select the target chain:
- Submit an EVM address with
/checkor/advanced. - The bot presents an inline keyboard with chain options: Ethereum, BSC, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, Avalanche, and more.
- Tap the desired chain.
- The screening runs on the selected chain.
For non-EVM chains (Bitcoin, Solana, Tron, etc.), the bot auto-detects the chain from the address format. No chain selection is needed.
Crypto Payments (CoinGate)
Bot credits can be purchased directly in Telegram using cryptocurrency via CoinGate integration:
- Send
/buyto the bot. - Select a credit package.
- The bot generates a CoinGate payment link.
- Pay with BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, or 50+ other cryptocurrencies.
- Credits are added to your balance within 1–2 minutes of payment confirmation.
Commands Reference
| Command | Description | Credits |
|---------|-------------|---------|
| /start | Activate the bot and create/link account | Free |
| /check <address> | Standard screening | 1 |
| /advanced <address> | Advanced screening with full details | 3 |
| /buy | Purchase credits via crypto | Free |
| /balance | Check remaining credits | Free |
| /usage | View usage history | Free |
| /chains | List supported blockchains | Free |
| /help | Show help and command list | Free |
Monitoring Alerts via Telegram
If you have wallet monitoring enabled on your BlockchainAnalysis.io account, you can receive alerts directly in Telegram:
- Link your Telegram account in Account > Notifications > Telegram.
- The bot sends you a verification code.
- Once linked, monitoring alerts are forwarded to your Telegram chat with the bot.
Alert messages include the rule code, severity, wallet address, counterparty, and a link to the full alert in the dashboard.
Next Steps
- Telegram Bot — Getting Started — Detailed setup guide.
- Telegram Bot — Commands — Full command reference.
- Telegram Bot — Standard vs Advanced — Feature comparison.
- Public API — Programmatic API access as an alternative to the bot.