solana-specific
Wallet Cluster
A group of wallets that, per on-chain traces, is likely controlled by the same person or group — identifiable through funding and interaction patterns.
Wallet Cluster
A wallet cluster is a group of wallets likely controlled by the same party. Because every Solana transaction is public, connections between wallets can be reconstructed from their traces.
How a cluster is identified
- Shared funding: several wallets originally funded from the same source
- Synchronous activity: buys or sells within the same short time window
- Recurring counterparties: the same addresses appear again and again
What the analysis is for
Cluster analysis reveals whether a single actor is in fact behind seemingly independent wallets — relevant for assessing token distribution, wash trading, or Sybil patterns. It is a forensic characterization, not an accusation in any individual case.
Related Terms
Bundler Wash-Trading Rugpull Sybil Attack