Question before acquisition
A clear case question guides evidence collection within the authorised scope.
Vant’s investigation methodology
HTMF Protocol. Clear evidence. Traceable reasoning.
HTMF Protocol is the methodology behind Victoria’s agentic blockchain investigations. It defines how evidence is classified, findings are verified and conclusions are reviewed, giving institutions a clear basis for decisions they can explain and defend.
Evidence vocabulary
Five evidence levels. A clear status for every statement.
Each statement carries a level that explains its evidentiary status. A recorded transaction, a pattern-based interpretation and a reviewed conclusion each have a distinct role. Sources, methods and assumptions provide the context for assessment.
Level
Meaning
Status
OBS
Observation
An observation recorded as it appears in the identified source.
Recorded
HEU
Heuristic
A provisional interpretation based on a pattern or heuristic, with its assumptions stated.
Qualified
DET
Determined
A finding verified through an explicit, reproducible method within a stated scope.
Verified
HYP
Hypothesis
A candidate explanation recorded with supporting elements, alternatives and review outcomes.
Contested
OPE
Operational
A conclusion released for operational use after validation by an identified professional.
Released
Methodological controls
Shared rules for a reviewable investigation.
Level before prose
Each statement retains its evidence level when presented in the case report.
Challenge before release
Competing explanations are assessed and their review outcomes accompany the finding.
Human before operational
An authorised professional validates the evidence and releases the operational conclusion.
Controlled cycle
Focus → Question → Evidence → Candidates → Finding → Challenge
Victoria starts with a case objective and a specific question. It preserves relevant records, develops candidate explanations and applies documented methods to establish findings within their stated scope.
Each finding enters the case record with its supporting evidence and undergoes critical review. Alternative explanations, revisions and open questions remain available, so another reviewer can follow the investigation’s reasoning.
Artificial intelligence
AI guides the enquiry. Verification grounds the findings.
AI agents plan enquiries, identify leads and propose explanations. Defined verification methods check the relevant facts and calculations against preserved inputs. This separation underpins Vant’s Evidence-Grade Agentic Investigation approach.
External intelligence retains its provenance and verification status. Interpretations identify their supporting facts and assumptions. Human review assesses the evidence, its scope and its relevance to the institution’s decision.
Open to institutional review
A documented method for independent assessment.
HTMF is Vant Underrättelse AB’s proprietary methodology and associated software. Its evidentiary requirements can be presented to institutions and experts for review under agreed terms. This supports Vant’s mission to develop a shared foundation for verifiable digital asset investigations.
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