Day 1 · Tuesday 24 November
- From 08:30Check-in
- 09:00Start, with training in the morning
- AfternoonAttribution sprint
Hackathon
Attribution Games Berlin
A two-day wallet attribution hackathon by GCFFC's Digital Asset Task Force
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Attribution, the evidence-based association of a crypto-asset address with a real-world actor, is the core analytical activity in investigations, supervision and research on blockchain data.
When24–25 November 2026
WhereBitvavo Event Space and w3.hub, BerlinMöckernstraße 120, 10963 Berlin (Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg), GermanyOpen in Google Maps
About
Attribution, which means establishing who controls a cryptocurrency wallet, underpins crypto investigations, sanctions screening and compliance decisions. Today it is largely reactive: labels often appear only after funds have moved, and they sit in closed datasets with no shared standard for how they are evidenced, graded, updated or withdrawn. As a result, services that move illicit funds can continue to operate unlabelled. Attribution Games Berlin tests a proactive approach: identifying these services and labelling them in the format of a hackathon.
The results will feed the Digital Asset Task Force's work towards the launch of the Attribution Center: an independent, shared and standards-based attribution resource. Verified findings will go to law enforcement first and then to stakeholders with a legitimate interest. The methodology and identified approaches will be published in a paper after the event.
Agenda
Day 2 · Wednesday 25 November
- 09:00The sprint continues
- 12:30Submissions close
- 14:00Team presentations and prize ceremony
- 16:00End
Challenge
Over two days and in a controlled environment, selected teams identify and document wallet addresses used by high-risk services and scams, using open sources and outreach-based collection under the Rules of Engagement. Every submission must include evidence and is reviewed by a panel of judges.
Example categories: unlicensed or no-KYC exchanges and OTC desks; investment and romance scams; money-mule and drop accounts; laundering-as-a-service.
Judging and prizes
Every submission must include evidence and is reviewed by a panel of judges. Three prizes are awarded, one per category:
Most valid attributions
Most impactful attribution set
Best methodology
Including innovative or AI-assisted approaches.
Organised by GCFFC
The Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime (GCFFC) is a public-private alliance founded in 2018 to strengthen the fight against financial crime. It raises awareness, promotes information sharing between public and private entities, identifies emerging threats and best practice, and proposes solutions to pressure points in the AML/CFT framework. Its Digital Asset Task Force (DATF) focuses on solutions to questions of financial crime involving virtual assets.
FAQ
Who can take part?
Investigators, analysts and researchers, and students and practitioners in blockchain analytics, compliance and investigations, aged 18 or over. Places are limited and participants are selected from the applications. All participants are background-checked and screened against sanctions lists. Organisers, judges, sponsors and their staff may not compete.
Do I need a team?
No. Register individually; the organisers form teams of 2–5 people.
Do I need experience?
No prior attribution experience is required. Day 1 starts with training.
How much does it cost?
Participation is free of charge.
How do I apply?
Participation is by invitation and subject to approval. Register your interest through the form; selected participants then receive the official registration form. Applications close on 22 November.
Is there preparation before the event?
There is no separate bootcamp. Participants receive preparation material on methods, rules and tools by email, and Day 1 starts with a training session.
What should I bring?
An ID card or passport.
Can I take part remotely?
No, the event takes place on site in Berlin.
Will I get access to analytics tools?
The event is vendor-neutral, with tools from more than one provider. Each team receives a trial account from Elliptic, and Recoveris also provides software.
Is travel or accommodation covered?
No, travel and accommodation are not covered.
What food is provided?
Catering is provided by Bitvavo: lunch on both days, coffee on Day 1, and pizza and beer on the evening of Day 1.
What language is the event in?
English.
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