Glossary
CEX deposit pattern
On-chain activity consistent with funds moving toward a centralized exchange hot wallet — useful for exchange abuse filings, not proof of who controls the account.
What it is (and is not)
Labeling software matches recipient addresses against known exchange deposit clusters. It means the path looks like a platform deposit — not that law enforcement can freeze funds automatically or that you know the account holder.
What to send an exchange
- Full transaction hashes and timestamps (UTC)
- Labeled destination addresses from your trace
- Plain-language timeline — avoid claiming certainty you cannot prove
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