Blockchain Multi-Chain Support

Overview#

The Multi-Chain Support system delivers blockchain intelligence across 47+ blockchain networks through a single, standardized API. Designed for cryptocurrency exchanges, financial institutions, compliance teams, and blockchain analytics platforms, this infrastructure eliminates the complexity of managing multiple blockchain integrations. The system abstracts chain-specific complexities while preserving native features, enabling investigators and developers to query Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and dozens of other chains through a consistent interface.

Key Features#

• Unified Cross-Chain API - Identical query syntax works across all 47+ supported chains, eliminating the need for separate integrations per blockchain
• Automatic Chain Detection - Identifies the target blockchain from address format alone with high accuracy, streamlining investigation workflows
• Universal Data Normalization - Chain-specific responses are transformed to a consistent data model while preserving native feature access
• Multi-Provider Redundancy - Connections to multiple providers per blockchain with intelligent routing, automatic failover, and health monitoring for enterprise-grade reliability
• Block Explorer Integration - Direct links to 47+ block explorers with automatic network selection and correctly-formatted URLs
• Chain-Specific Feature Preservation - Despite a unified API, unique chain capabilities (Bitcoin UTXOs, Ethereum smart contracts, Solana programs, Cardano staking) remain fully accessible
• Real-Time Network Monitoring - Continuous tracking of block production, fee markets, network health, and chain upgrades across all supported networks

Supported Networks#

Layer 1 Networks:

• UTXO Chains: Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Zcash
• EVM-Compatible: Ethereum, Ethereum Classic, BNB Chain, Polygon, Avalanche C-Chain, Fantom, Cronos, Moonbeam, Moonriver, Celo, Aurora, Gnosis Chain
• Alternative Consensus: Solana, Cardano, Polkadot, Kusama, Cosmos Hub, Algorand, Tezos, NEAR Protocol, Aptos, Sui
• Enterprise: Stellar, Ripple XRP Ledger

Layer 2 Solutions:

• Ethereum L2s: Arbitrum One, Arbitrum Nova, Optimism, Base, zkSync Era, Polygon zkEVM, Starknet, Linea, Scroll, Blast
• Bitcoin L2s: Liquid Network, Rootstock (RSK)

Sidechains and Specialized:

• Sidechains: Polygon PoS, Ronin, Palm Network
• Gaming/Metaverse: Immutable X, Flow, WAX
• Privacy: Monero

Query Capabilities#

• Address Intelligence - Balance queries, transaction history, token holdings, contract interactions
• Transaction Analysis - Confirmation status, fee calculations, input/output parsing, memo/data extraction
• Block Data - Height, timestamp, miner/validator, transaction count, network metrics
• Token Operations - ERC-20/SPL/BEP-20 balances, NFT ownership, DeFi positions, staking records
• Smart Contract Data - Function calls, event logs, state changes, contract creation history
• Network Status - Current block height, average fees, network health, validator status

Chain-Specific Features#

• Bitcoin: UTXO tracking, SegWit/Taproot address types, Lightning Network channel detection, Ordinals and Inscriptions
• Ethereum: Smart contract interaction, event log parsing, gas estimation, ENS resolution, MEV detection
• Solana: Program-derived addresses, Token-2022 support, compressed NFTs, compute unit analysis
• Cardano: Native asset policies, staking pool information, Plutus script data, CIP metadata
• Cosmos: IBC transfer tracking, validator analytics, governance proposals
• Polkadot: Parachain identification, staking nominations, XCM cross-chain messaging

Investigation Use Cases#

Cross-Chain Fund Tracing#

• Trace fund flows across multiple blockchain networks through bridges, cross-chain swaps, and multi-chain wallet activity
• Identify when assets move between fundamentally different blockchain architectures as part of evasion strategies
• Map connected entities across different blockchains through behavioral correlation

Multi-Chain Compliance Screening#

• Screen addresses and transactions across all supported networks through a single integration
• Aggregate risk exposure across multiple blockchain holdings for comprehensive portfolio assessment
• Detect chain-hopping activity used to circumvent single-chain monitoring

Forensic Investigation#

• Query address activity across all chains simultaneously to build complete financial profiles
• Identify cross-chain relationships that reveal entity structures spanning multiple networks
• Generate evidence packages covering multi-chain activity for prosecution support

Portfolio and Risk Assessment#

• Aggregate balance and position data across all supported blockchains for complete asset visibility
• Track cross-chain sanctions screening coverage
• Monitor network health and fee conditions for operational decision-making

Compliance#

• Single integration provides coverage across the vast majority of cryptocurrency market capitalization for AML screening
• Cross-chain transaction correlation supports comprehensive Travel Rule compliance
• Audit trail documentation for all cross-chain queries and screening decisions
• Enterprise reliability with high-availability infrastructure and automatic failover
• SOC 2 Type II compliant with GDPR data handling
• TLS 1.3 encryption and DDoS protection

Last Reviewed: 2026-02-05