v1.2.0 — 9 databasesOpen source since Nov 2025

Check any address for
AML risk in seconds

Free CLI tool that scans wallet addresses against sanctions lists, mixer databases, and darknet exposure. One command. No signup.

chainguard — zsh
$
48,200+
Addresses checked
9
Databases scanned
12
Chains supported

What gets checked

9 independent databases. Sanctions, darknet, ransomware, mixers, scams — all in one scan.

Sanctions screening

OFAC SDN, EU/UK sanctions, UN consolidated lists. Real-time checks against government databases. Updated daily.

Mixer & Tornado Cash

Direct and indirect hop analysis for Tornado Cash, Blender, Sinbad, and proprietary mixer pattern detection.

Darknet & ransomware

Checks against known darknet marketplace clusters, ransomware wallet databases, and stolen fund reports from law enforcement.

Scam & fraud detection

Cross-references reported scam addresses, phishing contracts, and rug-pull deployer wallets from community databases.

Privacy-first

Runs entirely on your machine. No wallet connections, no data stored on our servers. Fully auditable open source code.

9 databases, 1 command

Composite risk score from 9 independent sources. Addresses checked in under 10 seconds across all databases.

See the full scan

Real output. Risk score, exposure breakdown, sanctions matches. No fluff.

chainguard — zsh
$

Install in one command

No dependencies. Works on any macOS machine.

Terminal
Step 1Install ChainGuard
$ curl -fsSL https://chainguard.dev/install | bash
Terminal
Step 2Check any address
$ chainguard check 0xdAC1...1ec7 --token USDT
✓ OFAC SDN Clear
✓ Darknet Markets No cluster match
✓ Ransomware No matches
⚠ Tornado Cash 3 indirect hops
Risk Score: 18/100 Low Risk

Fully open source

ChainGuard is MIT licensed. Every line of code is auditable. Security tools should be transparent.

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FAQ

Don't send to a dirty address

One command. Nine databases. Complete AML risk profile in seconds.