<p>"Verified" addresses are not something you are likely to see, although could be implemented by trusting a 3rd party (if users choose to opt in).  This isn't really the allure of Bitcoin, so I wouldn't expect such an idea to gain much traction.</p>

<p>Determining if an address belongs to an exchange, however, may be possible using blockchain analysis.  By correlating inputs and outputs of a transaction known to be from an exchange, you may be able to determine with a varying degree off certainty other addresses and transactions that belong to that entity.</p>

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<p>No, it's not possible at all. read more <a href="https://bitcoin.org/en/how-it-works" rel="nofollow noreferrer">How does Bitcoin work</a></p>

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Thanks. So there are no APIs or libraries available or made public by exchanges with lists of wallets created by their site for users?
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No, because it's not possible with Bitcoin since there's no particular sign about how that address created or where. Bitcoin built to be like that. Anonymous.
Tailer
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Thanks. I realised that about bitcoin but was curious if exchanges made it public somehow through some APIs when they create those wallets. 

I appreciate your help.
John Murphy
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<p>Such a verification would require the providing of specific evidence (such as a screen shot, which could still be faked) or a verification by Coinbase themselves.  I wouldn't hold my breath for either of those options, if I were you.</p>

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<p>I am wondering if there is any way to check that a bitcoin address was created on an exchange. </p>

<p>For example, if I want to only interact with (send BTC to) people that have verified their identity (like on Coinbase), is there any way to check that their address is connected to a Coinbase account?</p>

<p>Thanks. </p>

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Is there any way to tell if an address has been created on an exchange? (e.g., Coinbase)
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# Is there any way to tell if an address has been created on an exchange? (e.g., Coinbase)

(Asked by: username_0 on 2018-02-01)

I am wondering if there is any way to check that a bitcoin address was created on an exchange.

For example, if I want to only interact with (send BTC to) people that have verified their identity (like on Coinbase), is there any way to check that their address is connected to a Coinbase account?

Thanks.

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## 3 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2018-02-01. Score: 1

"Verified" addresses are not something you are likely to see, although could be implemented by trusting a 3rd party (if users choose to opt in). This isn't really the allure of Bitcoin, so I wouldn't expect such an idea to gain much traction.

Determining if an address belongs to an exchange, however, may be possible using blockchain analysis. By correlating inputs and outputs of a transaction known to be from an exchange, you may be able to determine with a varying degree off certainty other addresses and transactions that belong to that entity.


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### Answer by username_2 on 2018-02-01. Score: 1

No, it's not possible at all. read more [How does Bitcoin work](https://bitcoin.org/en/how-it-works)

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: Thanks. So there are no APIs or libraries available or made public by exchanges with lists of wallets created by their site for users?  
> **username_2**: No, because it's not possible with Bitcoin since there's no particular sign about how that address created or where. Bitcoin built to be like that. Anonymous.  
> **username_0**: Thanks. I realised that about bitcoin but was curious if exchanges made it public somehow through some APIs when they create those wallets.   I appreciate your help.  

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### Answer by username_3 on 2018-02-02. Score: 0

Such a verification would require the providing of specific evidence (such as a screen shot, which could still be faked) or a verification by Coinbase themselves. I wouldn't hold my breath for either of those options, if I were you.


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