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lightchainal[.]network

“Lightchain Protocol AI - Lightchain.ai”

Threat verdict Critical 78/100 evidence score
Availability Unverified Current reachability is unverified
Risk signals
VirusTotal detections: 2/91 Stored blocklist matches: 3 Brand impersonation: Coinmarketcap
Sep 16, 2025 Coinmarketcap CDN
Evidence Summary
CRITICAL
Ref
E8540714
Score
78/100

The domain lightchainal.network is a phishing site engaged in brand impersonation targeting users of the cryptocurrency data platform coinmarketcap. It presents itself as a legitimate service under the name 'Lightchain Protocol AI' but is designed to deceive visitors into connecting wallets, posing an elevated risk of financial theft through wallet-connect phishing. As of the latest verification, lightchainal.network has been taken offline, though prior activity classified it as a scam.

Technical indicators confirm the malicious nature of lightchainal.network. The domain was flagged by 2 of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, including CRDF and Gridinsoft, which assigned a trust score of 0/100. It appears on 4 security blocklists, including PhishDestroy, Polkadot, Enkrypt, and Codeesura. Registered through NameSilo, LLC on September 12, 2025, the domain resolved to the IP address 64.29.17.1, hosted on Amazon.com, Inc.'s infrastructure (AS16509) in the US. The SSL certificate was issued by Let's Encrypt / R12, and the observed page title was 'Lightchain Protocol AI - Lightchain.ai'. Nameservers were ns1.vercel-dns.com and ns2.vercel-dns.com, and Google Safe Browsing did not flag the domain at the time of assessment.

Users who interacted with lightchainal.network should immediately revoke any token approvals granted to the site and transfer funds to a new, secure wallet. If credentials were entered, change passwords on the legitimate coinmarketcap platform and enable two-factor authentication. Report the phishing domain to the registrar (NameSilo, LLC), relevant blocklists, and platforms like Google Safe Browsing or PhishTank to aid in mitigation efforts.

VirusTotal
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TLS Certificate
Expired or unverified -202d
Age
12 mo
Observed status
Unverified
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Listed
Data coverage VirusTotal 2 / 91 URLQuery not checked PhishStats not checked OTX no community references CF Radar scan completed URLScan capture stored report URLScan verdict Analysis completed DNS blocks not checked TLS Expired or unverified WHOIS 12 mo old Screenshot 2 captures · 2 sources Redirect chain not probed
Network Security Intelligence Registrar context
Registrar context NameSilo
Stored registration data identifies NameSilo as the registrar. PhishDestroy maintains separate registrar investigations; that broader material is contextual and is not an independent detection for this domain.
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Availability
13/15

Public Blocklist Status

Stored Capture

URLScan capture 2 / 2
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Page Title
Lightchain Protocol AI - Lightchain.ai
Impersonates
Coinmarketcap Revolut Telegram
TLS Certificate
Expired or unverified · Issued by Let's Encrypt / R12

Domain Intelligence

Domain
URLScan Verdict Analysis completed score 0 report ↗
Wallet IoCs 2 format-validated 0x9cA8530CA349c966Fe9ef903Df17a… 0x9ca8530ca349c966fe9ef903df17a…
Server / ASN Vercel · AS16509 AMAZON-02, US
IP Context Vercel shared edge origin IP hidden Edge-IP reputation is not attributed to this domain.
Registrar NameSilo US(US) PhishDestroy Investigation
Abuse contactadmin@lightchainal.network, info@lightchainal.network, webmaster@lightchainal.network, postmaster@lightchainal.network, abuse@lightchainal.network, contact@lightchainal.network
ICANN RegistryOfficial ICANN accredited-registrars →
WHOIS LookupICANN RDAP for lightchainal.network →
IP Address 64.29.17.1 CDN
GeoUS Walnut, US
NetworkAS16509 · Amazon.com, Inc.
Reverse IPviewdns.info → rapiddns.io →
The origin IP is hidden behind a CDN proxy. Reverse-IP results for the edge address contain unrelated tenants; finding the origin requires passive DNS or certificate-transparency data.
RegistrationCreated Sep 12, 2025 (351d) — Expires Sep 12, 2026
Elapsed Since First Report 234 days
What we count Raw elapsed time since the first stored abuse report. It is not a registrar response-time measurement. Latest observed status: Unverified.
What each report contains Stored outgoing-report records may reference evidence available at the time, such as vendor verdicts, registration data, hosting details, classifications, or screenshots. This page does not infer the exact payload delivered, receipt, acknowledgement, or action by a recipient.
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedSep 16, 2025
DOM Analysisanalyzed Apr 23, 2026score 78/1003 brand signals
IoC Extractionscanned Jul 29, 20262 wallet · 0 Telegram IoCs
Submitted URLhttps://lightchainal.network/
Nameserversns1.vercel-dns.comns2.vercel-dns.com
TLS Fingerprint
TLS Observationvalid from Nov 11, 2025scanned Jun 15, 2026
ICANN OVERSIGHT

Accreditation and RAA context

Registrar accreditation and DNS abuse obligations

For this gTLD, the registrar above operates under an ICANN accreditation agreement. The links below provide the official fee schedule and current DNS abuse compliance guidance.

Accreditation is a contract, not a safety certification.

RAA §3.18 establishes abuse-contact and handling requirements. This report can document stored outbound notices and later technical observations; it does not by itself establish receipt, investigation, remediation, or contractual non-compliance.

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VirusTotal Analysis

2 / 91 security vendors flagged this domain
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Last analyzed Previous stored snapshot: 2 detections
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Gridinsoft

Evidence & External Reports

Security Analysis
URLScan Analyzed VirusTotal 2 det. ChainPatrol URLQuery Open lookup Gridinsoft SSL Labs Expired/unverified CF Radar Open report WOT ScamAdviser Blacklist Checker URLVoid Sucuri SiteCheck MDN Observatory
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Were You Affected by This Site?

If credentials were compromised, report immediately. Do not engage with recovery scammers.

If a wallet, seed phrase, or account was exposed, report the incident immediately. Revoke approvals and move remaining assets to a new wallet created on a trusted device.

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Recommendations & Advice for Victims

An estimated $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 (source). If you interacted with lightchainal.network — act now.

What should I do immediately?
Urgent
  • Revoke token approvals — use revoke.cash to remove access granted to malicious smart contracts
  • Move remaining funds to a brand-new wallet. The compromised wallet is no longer safe
  • Change all passwords — email, exchange accounts, anything that shares the same password
  • Enable 2FA using an authenticator app (not SMS). Disable SMS-based recovery
  • Freeze cards if you entered banking details on the phishing site
What information should I collect for my report?
FBI guidelines

According to the FBI, the most important details are transaction data:

  • Cryptocurrency addresses — scammer's wallet (e.g., 0x5856...35985)
  • Amount & crypto type — exact amount (e.g., 1.02345 ETH, 0.5 BTC, 500 USDT)
  • Transaction ID (hash) — the unique blockchain transaction identifier
  • Exact dates & times — of each transaction and first contact with scammer
  • Screenshots — scam website, chat messages, emails, wallet transactions, social media
  • All URLs & domains used by the scammer (including lightchainal.network)
  • Communications — emails, texts, phone numbers, usernames the scammer used

Even if you don't have all details — file a report anyway. Partial information still helps investigations.

Where should I report the scam?
  • FBI IC3 — Internet Crime Complaint Center (US federal reporting)
  • Europol — European cybercrime reporting (EU)
  • Chainabuse — flag scam wallets across exchanges & platforms
  • Your crypto exchange — notify its fraud team immediately; it may be able to preserve records or restrict funds held on its platform
  • Local police — creates an official record, even if they can't act immediately

A report is not a guarantee of recovery or investigation, but prompt, accurate transaction data can help authorities and service providers trace the incident.

How do crypto scams typically work?
  • Fake websites — pixel-perfect clones of legitimate sites with slightly altered domains
  • Malicious approvals — "connect wallet" prompts that grant unlimited token spending to attackers
  • Pig butchering — trust built over weeks via Telegram/WhatsApp/dating apps, then money stolen
  • Recovery scams — fraudsters pose as recovery agents and demand upfront fees. Never share a seed phrase or pay before independently verifying the provider
  • Fake ads & airdrops — Google/social media ads and "free token" offers leading to wallet drainers
  • AI-powered scams — deepfakes, automated phishing, and AI-generated sites making fraud harder to detect
How can I protect myself in the future?
  • Use a hardware wallet (Ledger, Trezor). Never store large amounts in browser wallets
  • Bookmark official sites — never click links from emails, DMs, or ads
  • Read every approval — verify permissions before signing. Reject unlimited approvals
  • Verify domains — check on PhishDestroy before interacting. Check HTTPS, spelling, domain age
  • "Too good to be true" = scam — guaranteed returns, celebrity endorsements, urgent deadlines
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