Standard vs Advanced Screening

The BlockchainAnalysis.io Telegram Bot offers two screening tiers: Standard and Advanced. Both analyze the same wallet address, but they differ in depth, detail, and output format.

Quick Comparison

| Feature | Standard (1 credit) | Advanced (5 credits) | |---|---|---| | Risk score | Yes (0-100) | Yes (0-100) | | Risk classification | Yes (Low / Medium / High / Critical) | Yes (Low / Medium / High / Critical) | | Entity match | Yes (name + category) | Yes (name + category + confidence level) | | Sanctions check | Yes (match / no match) | Yes (direct, indirect, fuzzy + list identified) | | Basic counterparty summary | Yes (top counterparties by %) | Yes (full breakdown with entity names) | | Risk factor breakdown | No | Yes (all 11 risk factors with individual scores) | | Source of funds analysis | No | Yes (categorized by source type with %) | | Destination analysis | No | Yes (categorized by destination type) | | Transaction timeline | No | Yes (key transactions with dates and amounts) | | Mixer/privacy exposure | No | Yes (direct and indirect, with hop distance) | | DeFi protocol interactions | No | Yes (protocols identified with activity type) | | Bridge usage | No | Yes (bridges used, chains, amounts) | | PDF report download | No | Yes (full report with unique ID and timestamp) | | Response time | 5-10 seconds | 15-30 seconds |

Standard Screening

Standard screening provides a quick risk assessment suitable for initial triage. It answers the essential compliance question: "Is this address safe to transact with?"

What You Get

Risk score — A single 0-100 score summarizing the overall risk level.
Risk classification — Low, Medium, High, or Critical.
Entity match — If the address is attributed to a known entity (exchange, protocol, mixer, sanctioned entity, etc.), the entity name and category are displayed.
Sanctions check — A clear pass/fail indicating whether the address matches any entry on 32+ global sanctions lists.
Top counterparties — The top 3-5 counterparty categories by transaction volume percentage (e.g., "Binance 35%, Uniswap 22%, Unknown 18%").

When to Use Standard Screening

Quick pre-transaction checks on a counterparty address.
Initial triage before deciding whether a deeper investigation is needed.
High-volume screening where cost efficiency matters.
Situations where a simple risk/no-risk answer is sufficient.

Example Output

--- Standard Screening Result ---

Address: 1A1zP1eP5QGefi2DMPTfTL5SLmv7DivfNa
Chain: Bitcoin
Entity: Satoshi Nakamoto (Genesis Block)
Risk Score: 5 / 100 (LOW RISK)

Top Counterparties:
  - Direct Transfers (100%)

Sanctions Match: None
Credits Remaining: 24

Advanced Screening

Advanced screening provides a comprehensive analysis equivalent to the full screening report available on the BlockchainAnalysis.io web platform. It delivers the depth needed for compliance documentation, enhanced due diligence, and regulatory record-keeping.

What You Get

Everything in Standard screening, plus:

Full risk factor breakdown — All 11 risk factors with individual scores and weighted contributions to the overall score.
Source of funds analysis — Where the address's incoming funds originated, categorized by source type (exchanges, DeFi, mining, P2P, mixers, unknown) with percentage breakdown.
Destination analysis — Where the address has sent funds, categorized by destination type.
Transaction timeline — Key transactions with dates, amounts, counterparties, and significance.
Mixer and privacy protocol exposure — Detection of direct and indirect exposure to mixers (Tornado Cash, Wasabi, etc.), including hop distance for indirect exposure.
DeFi protocol interactions — Identified protocols the address has interacted with (Uniswap, Aave, Curve, etc.) and the type of activity.
Bridge usage — Cross-chain bridge transactions with source/destination chains and amounts.
Downloadable PDF report — A formatted PDF report with a unique report ID, timestamp, and all analysis sections. Suitable for compliance files and regulatory submission.

When to Use Advanced Screening

Enhanced due diligence (EDD) on high-value or high-risk counterparties.
Generating compliance documentation for regulatory record-keeping.
Investigating suspicious activity before filing a SAR/STR.
Situations where you need a downloadable report for your compliance files.
When the standard screening returns a Medium or High risk score and you need to understand the contributing factors.

Example Output

--- Advanced Screening Report ---

Address: 0x1234...abcd
Chain: Ethereum
Entity: No Match
Risk Score: 67 / 100 (HIGH RISK)

Risk Factor Breakdown:
  Sanctions Exposure: 0/100
  Mixer Usage: 80/100
  Darknet Activity: 0/100
  Gambling: 20/100
  Scam Association: 0/100
  Stolen Funds: 0/100
  Terrorist Financing: 0/100
  High-Risk Jurisdiction: 40/100
  DeFi Risk: 30/100
  Bridge Risk: 55/100
  Entity Reputation: 25/100

Source of Funds:
  - Known Exchanges: 15%
  - DeFi Protocols: 25%
  - Mixer Output: 35%
  - Direct Transfers: 10%
  - Unknown: 15%

Mixer Exposure:
  - Tornado Cash: 35% of inflows (direct, 1 hop)

Bridge Usage:
  - Arbitrum → Ethereum via Stargate (2 transactions)

Sanctions Check: CLEAR

PDF Report: https://app.blockchainanalysis.io/report/xyz789

Credits Remaining: 10

A High or Critical risk score in a standard screening should typically be followed up with an advanced screening to understand the specific risk factors before making compliance decisions.

Choosing Between Standard and Advanced

| Scenario | Recommended | |---|---| | Quick check on a customer deposit address | Standard | | Pre-transaction check on a known exchange address | Standard | | High-value transaction with an unknown counterparty | Advanced | | Regulatory audit documentation needed | Advanced | | Initial screening returned Medium/High risk | Advanced (follow-up) | | Batch screening of many addresses for triage | Standard | | SAR/STR investigation | Advanced |

Next Steps

Bot Commands — Full list of commands with usage examples.
Pricing — Credit packages and costs.
Supported Chains — Blockchains available for bot screening.