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Merkle Science

Predictive crypto risk and compliance platform with API for transaction monitoring and KYT.

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SG Est. 2018 Active KYC / KYB / AML API

Our Verdict

Predictive crypto AML with a novel angle on risk; test explainability before betting audits on it.

Pros

  • Predictive risk model, not just blacklist lookups
  • KYT transaction monitoring plus API integration
  • Strong regulator relationships in APAC
  • Behavioral analysis catches novel typologies

Cons

  • Smaller market share than TRM or Chainalysis
  • Predictive scoring harder to explain in audits
  • Chain coverage competitive but not leading
  • Enterprise sales process, no self-serve plan
Best for: Crypto exchanges and banks wanting behavioral KYT beyond static blacklist-driven screening Not for: Compliance teams that need pure blacklist-match outputs with straightforward audit trails

When to Use Merkle Science

Good fit if you need

  • Predictive crypto risk scoring before transaction broadcast
  • KYT (Know Your Transaction) API for VASP compliance
  • Illicit fund tracing across multi-hop blockchain transactions
  • DeFi exposure risk scoring for institutional portfolios
  • Real-time exchange compliance screening for deposit flows

Lock-in Assessment

High 2/5
Lock-in Score
2/5

Merkle Science Pricing

Pricing Model
custom
Free Tier
No
Entry Price
Enterprise Available
No
Transparency Score

Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing

1,000
1001K10K100K1M

Estimated Monthly Cost

$25

Estimated Annual Cost

$300

Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.

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