Merkle Science is an artificial intelligence-powered blockchain analytics, threat detection, and predictive risk platform. It provides a comprehensive suite of solutions to detect, investigate, and prevent illicit on-chain activities.
Its detection and mitigation tools go beyond simple identification and blacklisting to provide actionable intelligence for a broad range of clients. These include cryptocurrency exchanges, DeFi platforms, NFT marketplaces, financial institutions, and government and law enforcement agencies.
Through its “Compass" and “Tracker” tools, Merkle Science offers predictive risk monitoring and regulatory compliance (KYC/AML/CFT) for automated forensic investigations enabling cross-chain tracing capabilities. Its “Onchain Pulse” service also provides a deep data platform for AI-powered analytics.
Merkle Science’s Know Your Blockchain Business (KYBB) platform leverages comprehensive risk profiles that combine proprietary on and off-chain data to facilitate analytical data-based vendor due diligence.
Expanding beyond analysis and mitigation, Merkle Science also offers training and certification programs for professionals conducting operations in the digital asset space. These include MiCar compliance certification for stablecoin issuers, AML and CFT certification, and cryptocurrency investigation certifications.
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Buidler Labs’ work is aimed at lowering the barrier to entry for building on Hedera, particularly for developers who may be more familiar with Ethereum-based tools. Buidler Labs is a key player in expanding the developer base and the overall capabilities of the Hedera network.
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