Peel Chain Pattern Detection

ChainAnalyzer now includes Peel Chain pattern detection. Automatically detect fund splitting patterns commonly used for money laundering.

What is Peel Chain?

Peel Chain is a technique used to obscure large amounts of illicit funds. After receiving a large sum, criminals send small amounts to multiple addresses while moving the remainder to a new address. This pattern repeats, making funds harder to trace.

Detection Logic

• 90%+ of funds moved to a single address
• Remaining small amounts distributed to other addresses
• Pattern repeats 3+ times consecutively

Risk Classification

When Peel Chain patterns are detected, addresses are classified as HIGH or MEDIUM risk depending on pattern strength and frequency.

Use Cases

This feature is particularly useful for tracking large illicit funds from hacks or ransomware. Exchanges and VASPs can use this to investigate the origin of customer deposits.