GuardScan publishes guides and dated case write-ups on how crypto contract scams work: honeypots, rug pulls, hidden minting and trading restrictions, so a reader can run the checks before putting money in.

Which blockchains does GuardScan support?

The analysis behind the published write-ups covers Ethereum, BNB Chain (BSC) and Polygon.

Is there a scanner I can paste an address into?

Not at the moment. The analysis tooling is internal and feeds the published guides and case write-ups; the guides show which public checks to run yourself.

How does honeypot detection work?

A honeypot lets you buy a token but blocks the sale. It is detected by reading the contract code for transfer restrictions and by simulating a buy followed by a sell to see whether the sell can go through.

Data Processing Agreement

1. Minimal Data Collection Policy

GuardScan operates on a minimal data collection policy for cryptocurrency threat education. Token contract addresses are processed using publicly available blockchain data and deleted within 7 days. We do not store personal financial information or private keys.

2. Data Processing Activities

Analysis of token smart contracts using publicly available blockchain data
Pattern recognition for educational identification of potential risks
Metadata extraction for security and fraud pattern assessment
Anonymous aggregation of threat patterns for service improvement
IP address logging for abuse prevention and geographic analytics

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Processing is based on legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) for cybersecurity education and fraud prevention purposes. Users consent to analysis by submitting token contract addresses to our educational service.

4. Data Categories Processed

Token Contract Data: Public blockchain addresses and smart contract code
Analysis Results: Risk scores, pattern identification, and educational insights
Technical Data: IP addresses, browser information for security purposes
Usage Analytics: Service performance and feature usage statistics

5. Data Subject Rights

Right to information about processing activities and educational purposes
Right to access analysis results and processing information
Right to object to processing (discontinue using the service)
Right to data portability (analysis results provided immediately)
Right to rectification of inaccurate personal data
Right to lodge complaints with supervisory authorities

6. International Data Transfers

Cryptocurrency analysis may involve processing in different geographic regions for optimal blockchain data access. All transfers comply with GDPR requirements using Standard Contractual Clauses and adequate protection measures.

7. Security Measures

End-to-end encryption for all data transmissions and API communications
Secure processing environments with blockchain network access controls
Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Incident response procedures for data breaches or security events
Access logging and monitoring for all system interactions

8. Data Retention Policy

Token contract addresses are deleted within 7 days of analysis. Educational analysis results may be retained for up to 12 months for service improvement. Anonymized threat patterns may be retained indefinitely for algorithm training. Technical logs are retained for up to 90 days for system operation and security purposes.

9. Third-Party Integrations

Our service may integrate with blockchain data providers and threat intelligence services. All third-party processors are bound by data protection agreements and process data only for specified educational and security purposes.

10. Contact for Data Protection

For data protection inquiries, contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@guardscan.io