Quote from: Bit_Happy on April 25, 2015, 05:21:10 PM

We see reports of police and experts "analyzing the blockchain", usually related to thefts or investigations of some sort.
Does it really take significant skill to "analyze the blockchain" or perhaps it's that human tendency to over-complicate things so 'experts' can (for example) create new income opportunities and consulting businesses?

In general, do you think it takes significant skill to "analyze the blockchain"?

It takes no much skills. It takes basic knowledge, patience, commitement and high IQ.
I done myself countless blockchain forensics with very good outcome in several incidents where alts were stolen without a lot of prior knowledge. A good blockexplorer is what you need.