Decode Complex Crypto Crimes
AnChain’s expert-led live training doesn’t just introduce the basics— it prepares you to skillfully trace digital assets across blockchains, deconstruct smart contract exploits, and connect the dots in even the most sophisticated financial crime cases.
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We’ve built the ultimate curriculum to help you and your team start investigating crypto and all things smart contracts.
Fundamentals
Crimes are becoming more complex, weaving through the digital threads of blockchains, smart contracts, and DeFi. Start building the foundational knowledge you need to effectively investigate crypto crimes without feeling like hitting a brick wall all the time.
Crypto Crime & Regulations
Gain a holistic understanding of the global digital asset regulation landscape and its implications for your investigations. Sharpen your skills through in-depth crypto crime case studies, uncovering the latest tactics criminals use. Build rock-solid cases, seize illicit proceeds, dismantle criminal networks, and bring resolution to victims with the latest tools and intelligence.
Investigations
Master the art of crypto investigations with our expert-led training. Hone your skills to conduct thorough investigations, from collecting open-source intelligence and analyzing smart contracts to advanced techniques in tracking and tracing the flow of funds across blockchains, smart contracts, and DeFi.
Case Workshop
Immerse yourself in a full-day, hands-on workshop where you bring your own cases, and our experts will guide you through every step. Develop practical insights and make real progress on the complex cases you’re tackling.
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Blockchain & Crypto Fundamentals
Gain a solid foundation in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. This beginner-level program covers the essential concepts and tools necessary to understand the blockchain ecosystem, how transactions work, and the basics of decentralized applications (DApps) and smart contracts.
What is Blockchain?
Introduction to blockchain technology and its evolution
Key components: blocks, nodes, transactions, and consensus mechanisms
Crypto Ecosystem
How Bitcoin addresses are generated and their lifecycle
The anatomy of a transaction, crypto wallets, and transaction hashes
Key consensus mechanisms: Proof of Work vs Proof of Stake
The role of blockchain in decentralized applications and finance
Ethereum & Smart Contracts
What is Ethereum and how it support decentralized applications (DApps)?
Introduction to smart contracts: architecture and design patterns
Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and smart contract deployment
Ethereum Token Standards: ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155, and more
DeFi (Decentralized Finance)
What is DeFi and its core protocols (e.g., DEXs, stablecoins)?
How decentralized exchanges, liquidity pools, and lending protocols work
How decentralized exchanges, liquidity pools, and lending protocols work
Legal and Regulatory Framework
Overview of blockchain’s legal landscape and regulations
AM Session
Blockchain Fundamentals & Investigative Applications
Take your blockchain knowledge to the next level with advanced techniques in cryptocurrency investigations and smart contract forensics. This program dives into blockchain analysis, transaction tracing, and smart contract vulnerabilities, offering hands-on experience with AnChain.AI’s cutting-edge tools.
Cryptocurrency Investigations Overview
Introduction to cryptocurrency investigation tools and blockchain explorers
Techniques for identifying and tracking cryptocurrency transactions
Investigating Blockchain Transactions
Understanding transaction structures, key elements, and transaction chaining
Analyzing wallet addresses and following the money trail
How to Trace Funds Using AnChain.AI CISO™
Utilizing AnChain.AI CISO™ for in-depth transaction analysis and tracing funds from source to destination
Leveraging AI to expedite investigations and improve accuracy
KYC/AML in Blockchain Investigations
Identifying money laundering activities and collaborating with exchanges and service providers
Real-World Case Study: Bitcoin Transaction Tracing
Walkthrough of a real-life cryptocurrency crime case, focusing on Bitcoin address analysis and identifying red flags
PM Session
Advanced Smart Contract Investigations
Develop the skills needed to identify vulnerabilities in smart contracts, perform forensic analysis, and investigate transactions across decentralized platforms.
Analyzing Smart Contract Transactions
How smart contract transactions appear on the blockchain and how to decode them (even without source code)
Analyzing wallet-smart contract interactions and understanding contract function calls
Smart Contract Forensic Tools
Hands-on training with tools like AnChain.AI SCREEN™ and Etherscan for inspecting smart contract code, decoding transactions, and analyzing event logs
Real-World Case Study
Advanced Smart Contract Investigations
Step-by-step investigation of a DeFi exploit, such as a flash loan attack, to understand vulnerabilities and tracing of compromised funds
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you want to learn
On-site at your location or ours
Online, accessible globally
Online, accessible globally
Case workshop and guided exercises with product licenses to access AnChain.AI CISO™ and SCREEN™
Hands-on exercises and case studies
Pre-recorded exercises and case studies
Customizable
Customizable
Fixed, updated regularly
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Interact with peers and the instructor live with real-time feedback.
Direct support to guide you through the curriculum from experts.
Self-paced with no live instructor support
Full-day or multi-day workshops
Full-day or multi-day workshops
Flexible, available 24/7
Professional Certifications
Upon completion of our training program, you’ll receive a certification from AnChain.AI to showcase your expertise. AnChain.AI-certified investigators are spearheading some of the world’s most sophisticated cybercrime investigations, with over $870 million in seizures achieved through 2024.
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Why Leaders Choose AnChain.AI
“With the rise of DeFi’s TVL to $90 billion, we are witnessing an increase in sophisticated financial crimes. IRS-CI is adapting by leveraging technology like AnChain.AI's to effectively tackle these evolving challenges.”
"AnChain.AI helped GSR improve cryptocurrency fraud detection and investigations. It allows us to work effectively and efficiently with a small team of security professionals, which has saved us several FTEs."
"AnChain.AI significantly improved our efficiency by reducing analysis time from 15 minutes to just 30 seconds - a 96.66% decrease - across over 1 million transactions. This enhancement has been crucial in protecting against fraudulent and high-risk activities in real time"
“With the rise of DeFi’s TVL to $90 billion, we are witnessing an increase in sophisticated financial crimes. IRS-CI is adapting by leveraging technology like AnChain.AI's to effectively tackle these evolving challenges.”
Jarod Koopman
Executive Director - Cyber & Forensic Services
IRS - Criminal Investigation
"AnChain.AI helped GSR improve cryptocurrency fraud detection and investigations. It allows us to work effectively and efficiently with a small team of security professionals, which has saved us several FTEs."
David Cass
Managing Director - Chief Information Security Officer
GSR.IO
"AnChain.AI significantly improved our efficiency by reducing analysis time from 15 minutes to just 30 seconds - a 96.66% decrease - across over 1 million transactions. This enhancement has been crucial in protecting against fraudulent and high-risk activities in real time"
Gustavo Tremel
CEO
VAAS
