A heuristic is a rule of thumb used to infer meaning from blockchain behavior when direct identity evidence is unavailable. Examples include common-input ownership, change-address detection, peel-chain patterns, or repeated deposit behavior. Heuristics can be useful, but they should be paired with confidence levels and reviewed against contrary evidence.
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What is Heuristic?
A heuristic is a rule of thumb used to infer meaning from blockchain behavior when direct identity evidence is unavailable. Examples include common-input ownership, change-address detection, peel-chain patterns, or repeated deposit behavior. Heuristics can be useful, but they should be paired with confidence levels and reviewed against contrary evidence.