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Compliance

Sera is committed to operating a safe and responsible platform. As part of that commitment, we use on-chain analytics to screen wallet addresses and prevent bad actors from accessing our services.

Wallet Screening

Sera continuously monitors and screens wallet addresses using on-chain analytics. Addresses associated with sanctioned entities, illicit activity, or other high-risk classifications are added to a blocklist and denied access to the platform.

This screening is proactive — wallets are evaluated before and during use of the platform, not only at onboarding. If a wallet is flagged after it has already been using the platform, access is revoked.

What Access Is Restricted

A blocklisted wallet address cannot:

  • Connect to the Sera platform
  • Place or cancel orders through the API
  • Execute swaps through the Sera interface
  • Access account data or trade history via the API

Access restrictions apply at the application layer — the API and front end will refuse requests from restricted addresses.

Funds Are Never Withheld

Sera is a fully non-custodial platform. Wallet screening affects access to Sera's services, but it does not affect your funds.

If your wallet is blocklisted:

  • Any tokens held in the Vault smart contract remain under your control
  • You can call emergencyWithdraw() directly on the Sera smart contract to retrieve your funds without using Sera's API or interface
  • No on-chain mechanism exists to freeze or seize your tokens — that is a fundamental property of the non-custodial design

The distinction is clear: Sera can deny access to its off-chain services, but it cannot touch your funds. Your tokens are held by the smart contract, not by Sera.

Why We Do This

On-chain analytics help Sera identify and avoid facilitating illicit financial flows. This includes wallets associated with:

  • OFAC-sanctioned addresses
  • Known mixers or tumbling services
  • Addresses linked to hacks, scams, or theft
  • Other high-risk classifications identified by our analytics provider

This protects honest users and helps ensure Sera operates responsibly within the evolving regulatory landscape.

Disputes and Enquiries

If you believe your wallet has been flagged incorrectly, contact us at support@sera.cx. We review blocklist decisions on a case-by-case basis.