INTELLIGENCE ON CHAIN (IOC)

Level 1: Basic Blockchain & OSINT Investigation Course

A practical beginner cryptocurrency investigation course designed to build the foundations of blockchain tracing, wallet analysis and open-source intelligence. Learn how to follow transactions and structure your first investigation using free and publicly available tools.

Level

Beginner · Foundation

Format

Live, instructor-led online training

Duration

2 hours

Entry Requirements for the Beginner Blockchain Investigation

No previous blockchain investigation experience is required.

Level 1 is designed as the starting point for people who want to learn how cryptocurrency investigations work in practice.


You do not need a background in cryptocurrency, coding or commercial blockchain analytics. The course is intended for aspiring investigators, analysts, journalists, law-enforcement personnel, compliance professionals and anyone who wants a structured introduction to blockchain and OSINT investigations.

Recommended Before You Attend

- A laptop or desktop computer with a modern web browser

- Basic confidence using websites and online research tools

- Curiosity about cryptocurrency, investigations or OSINT

Basic Blockchain Investigation Course Curriculum

Blockchain transaction tracing

Learn how transactions move across a public blockchain and how investigators follow a flow of funds step-by-step.

Wallet and address analysis

Understand wallet addresses, transaction histories, counterparties and basic behavioural indicators.

Block explorer investigation

Use public block explorers to examine transactions, balances, tokens, contracts and wallet activity.

Introductory OSINT attribution

Use open-source intelligence carefully to support address attribution and develop investigative leads.

Address attribution fundamentals

Understand the difference between a blockchain address, a service label, an attribution hypothesis and confirmed identity.

Web3 threat investigation basics

Recognise common investigative starting points in scams, wallet theft, phishing and suspicious Web3 activity.

Free investigator tooling

Build a workflow around free and publicly available tools rather than depending on expensive subscriptions.

Structured investigation workflow

Move from ad-hoc browsing to a repeatable process for recording evidence, following transactions and documenting findings.

Course Completion & Progression to Level 2

Completion focuses on building practical investigative capability.

Participants should leave the course able to explain core blockchain investigation concepts, navigate public tools and complete a basic structured trace. Level 1 is designed to prepare learners for the deeper investigative lifecycle taught at Level 2.


  • Participate in the live instructor-led training
  • Follow the practical tracing demonstrations and exercises
  • Demonstrate understanding of basic blockchain and OSINT concepts during the session
  • Use Level 1 knowledge as preparation for IOC Level 2 or equivalent intermediate study

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