Bitcoin Users Deanonimization Methods
https://doi.org/10.15514/ISPRAS-2018-30(1)-6
Abstract
Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency on the planet. It relies on strong cryptography and peer-to-peer network. Bitcoin is gaining more and more popularity in criminal society. That is why Bitcoin is often used as money laundering tool or payment method for illegal products and services. In this paper we explore various methods for Bitcoin users deanonimization, which is an important task in anti-money laundering process and cybercrime investigation.
About the Authors
S. M. Avdoshin
School of Software Engineering, National Research University Higher School of Economics
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
20, Myasnitskaya st., Moscow, 101000 Russia
A. V. Lazarenko
School of Software Engineering, National Research University Higher School of Economics
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
20, Myasnitskaya st., Moscow, 101000 Russia
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For citations:
Avdoshin S.M., Lazarenko A.V. Bitcoin Users Deanonimization Methods. Proceedings of the Institute for System Programming of the RAS (Proceedings of ISP RAS). 2018;30(1):89-102. https://doi.org/10.15514/ISPRAS-2018-30(1)-6
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