Identifying Likely-Reputable Blockchain Projects on Ethereum

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2503.15542v1
• Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2025 21:43:25 GMT
• Title: Identifying Likely-Reputable Blockchain Projects on Ethereum
• Authors: Cyrus Malik, Josef Bajada, Joshua Ellul,
• Abstract summary: This work presents a systematic approach that integrates multiple data sources with advanced analytics to evaluate credibility, transparency, and overall trustworthiness.<n>The study classifies accounts based on a dataset comprising 2,179 entities linked to illicit activities and 3,977 associated with reputable projects.<n>Using the LightGBM algorithm, the approach achieves an average accuracy of 0.984 and an average AUC of 0.999, validated through 10-fold cross-validation.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Identifying reputable Ethereum projects remains a critical challenge within the expanding blockchain ecosystem. The ability to distinguish between legitimate initiatives and potentially fraudulent schemes is non-trivial. This work presents a systematic approach that integrates multiple data sources with advanced analytics to evaluate credibility, transparency, and overall trustworthiness. The methodology applies machine learning techniques to analyse transaction histories on the Ethereum blockchain. The study classifies accounts based on a dataset comprising 2,179 entities linked to illicit activities and 3,977 associated with reputable projects. Using the LightGBM algorithm, the approach achieves an average accuracy of 0.984 and an average AUC of 0.999, validated through 10-fold cross-validation. Key influential factors include time differences between transactions and received_tnx. The proposed methodology provides a robust mechanism for identifying reputable Ethereum projects, fostering a more secure and transparent investment environment. By equipping stakeholders with data-driven insights, this research enables more informed decision-making, risk mitigation, and the promotion of legitimate blockchain initiatives. Furthermore, it lays the foundation for future advancements in trust assessment methodologies, contributing to the continued development and maturity of the Ethereum ecosystem.

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