Travis West
Bitcoiner, combat veteran, investigator.
Alleged operator of nodes.
Contact
Email: travis@west.report
Email: tcwest@proton.me
LinkedIn: travis-west-010309
Nostr: npub18hqtw4vjsg6s0a0kyhugn5mt5fs8fp64pd8nsv66vqld5qg090pqe75kus
Signal: traviswest.21
Telegram: @traviswest
GitHub: SerWest
Education
I promote Bitcoin, liberty, and private property rights. Interested in coordinating? Send me an email!
Training and educating others is something I enjoy; I'm good at communicating complex ideas/processes to the technical and non-technical, with humor sprinkled in.
I will happily talk Bitcoin, cybercrime, and crypoasset investigations with individuals or teams. I'm a former detective that specializated in cybercrime and cryptocurrency/virtual asset cases. I did nerdy things to catch (alleged) thieves, scammers, and/or violent offenders.
I have experience training others on cybercrime investigations, blockchain analysis, and online undercover operations.
My LinkedIn profile is updated with my experience and certifications. My Curriculum Vitae, a summary of qualifications, and a spreadsheet with the breakdown of my training hours is available upon request.
I have experience testifying about cybercrime, fraud, cryptocurrencies/virtual assets, interviewing, and interrogating.
Certification summary below:
Certifications |
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Certified Cyber Crime Investigator (National White Collar Crime Center) |
Certified Cyber Investigator (Carnegie Mellon University) |
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) |
Advanced Crypto Investigator (TRM-ACI) |
Certified Investigator (TRM-CI) |
Crypto Fundamentals Certification (TRM-CFC) |
Digital Forensics and Cryptocurrency (TRM-DFC) |
Crypto Compliance Specialist (TRM-CCS) |
Certified Cryptocurrency Forensic Investigator (CCFI) |
Certified Bitcoin Professional (CBP) |
Advanced Police Officer Certification (OR, USA) |
Child Forensic Interviewer (OCFIT) |
Media
Bitcoin Audible Episode 100 - Privacy is a Crime with Travis West | "Today we dive into an amazing chat around the complexities and shifts in law enforcement in a world with Bitcoin, as well as breaking down the nuances and difficulties in both the defense and prosecution of the Samourai Wallet case. Travis, previously a detective who found his speciality in cybercrime and fraud, requiring extensive knowledge and interaction with Bitcoin and blockchain analytics, presents a unique insight into how things may develop moving forward and where we should be wary to defend our privacy and independence. Don't miss this incredible discussion!" |
Samourai Wallet case | A report I wrote about the implications of the Samourai Wallet case and how it is not good for privacy or code. |
Bitcoin Resources
Bitcoin Guide | A comprehensive guide and collection of resources on Bitcoin, covering technical topics for beginners or experts. |
Bitcoin for Beginners (2023) | A YouTube video by Matthew Kratter from Bitcoin University. This video is one of the better introductory videos on Bitcoin, short and not overly technical. |
KYCNOT.ME | A project that lists and rates exchanges to purchase bitcoin with no KYC. Also a great resource to learn about privacy-oriented services. |
Peer-to-Peer Rights Fund | A fund dedicated to the defense of non-custodial tools and their developers from regulatory overreach. |
The Bitcoin Company | A referral link to a Bitcoin company that lets you purchase a variety of gift cards with bitcoin, with discounts and rewards. Requires email. |
Swan Bitcoin | A referral link to a Bitcoin financial services company that will help you save in bitcoin, learn more about bitcoin, and much more. Requires KYC. |
Strike | A referral link to an app for your phone that lets you buy bitcoin, send USD to other users, and more. Requires KYC. |
River | A referral link to a Bitcoin financial services company that will let you buy bitcoin and/or mining machines. Requires KYC. |
Bitcoin Tools
Android Wallets | Blue Wallet, AQUA Wallet |
iOS Wallets | Blue Wallet, AQUA Wallet |
Desktop Wallets | Bitcoin Core, Electrum, Specter, Sparrow Wallet |
Hardware Wallets | ColdCard, Jade |
Lightning Wallets | Phoenix, Zeus, AQUA Wallet |
Self Hosted Multisig | Electrum, Sparrow Wallet |
Hosted Multisig | Swan, Casa, Unchained Capital |
Block Explorers | Mempool.Space |
Nostr Tools
Android Clients | Amethyst, Primal |
iOS Clients | Damus, Primal |
Desktop Clients | Snort, Primal |