Cryptocurrency Expert Witness Nicolas Bax

Nicolas ("Nick") A. Bax, PhD, is a seasoned Cryptocurrency Forensics Researcher with over 7 years of experience. His journey in blockchain forensics began in 2017, spurred by his personal encounter with crypto theft. Nick holds a PhD in structural biology from Stanford University, where he concurrently honed his skills in blockchain forensics, working for multiple VC-backed startups. Currently, he is the Director of Analytics at Unciphered LLC, a company specializing in crypto wallet recovery.

Nick's expertise extends to publishing research on diverse cryptocurrency-related subjects, including statistical detection of market abuse, NFT data analysis, and the tracing of anonymity-enhanced cryptocurrency transactions. His work has not only gained recognition in industry circles but has also been featured in major media outlets. His unique blend of in-depth knowledge of the crypto world, advanced data engineering skills, and a solid scientific research background enables him to conduct thorough forensic investigations. He adeptly extracts meaningful insights and delivers powerful testimony on complicated topics, making them accessible to various audiences.

Areas of Expertise:

Litigation Support - Nick's approach to forensics is comprehensive and detailed. His engagements generally require correlating blockchain data with a range of other data sources, such as private communications, social media, contracts, and more. This multi-dimensional analysis has proven invaluable in a wide array of investigations, encompassing fraud, market manipulation, and tracking hackers of varying sophistication levels. His Chainalysis Reactor Certification and access to a broad spectrum of both peer-reviewed and proprietary tools, methodologies, and data sources equip him to tackle the most challenging of cases with precision and effectiveness.

With his extensive background and proven track record, Nick stands as a leading expert in the field, adept at navigating the complexities of cryptocurrency and delivering results with clarity and authority.