AML risk scores help exchanges, businesses, and individuals assess the compliance risk of a Zcash wallet before transacting. Our tool provides a risk score that reflects exposure to sanctions, illicit markets, and obfuscation services.
How Zcash wallet risk scores work
Zcash has two address types: transparent (t-addresses, like Bitcoin) and shielded (z-addresses, private). The ratio of shielded vs transparent activity is a key AML risk signal. Risk is calculated by analyzing the ZEC address transaction graph and comparing it against databases of known bad actors, sanctioned entities, and high-risk services.
What factors affect a ZEC wallet's risk score?
- OFAC sanctions — direct listing on SDN list or exposure to listed addresses
- Darknet market exposure — funds sent to or received from illegal marketplace addresses
- Mixer / tumbler usage — use of privacy or obfuscation services
- Ransomware connections — links to known ransomware payment addresses
- Exchange hack exposure — funds originating from stolen exchange wallets
- Chain-specific signals — Zcash transactions moving from transparent to shielded pools are flagged as potential obfuscation. Exchanges that allow ZEC deposits typically require funds from transparent addresses only.
Risk score interpretation
- 0–25 — Low risk: no significant flags detected
- 26–59 — Medium risk: indirect exposure, requires review
- 60–84 — High risk: significant exposure, enhanced due diligence required
- 85–100 — Critical risk: direct connection to sanctioned or illicit addresses
Get a full Zcash wallet risk report
Enter the ZEC address above for a quick risk assessment, or use @cryptoamlscan_bot for a full risk score with downloadable PDF compliance report.