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LINK $12.52 -1.82%
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AAVE $128.77 -2.69%
SUI $0.8116 -0.96%
XLM $0.1877 -3.02%
ZEC $1,176.79 +3.42%
BTC $78,435.88 -0.89%
ETH $2,485.66 -0.25%
BNB $752.40 +1.63%
XRP $1.42 +1.30%
SOL $103.34 -0.57%
TRX $0.3388 +1.31%
DOGE $0.0900 -0.65%
ADA $0.2194 -0.59%
BCH $258.45 -0.19%
LINK $12.52 -1.82%
HYPE $85.03 -0.24%
AAVE $128.77 -2.69%
SUI $0.8116 -0.96%
XLM $0.1877 -3.02%
ZEC $1,176.79 +3.42%

Researcher: The recent surge in Ethereum's activity may be related to address poisoning attacks

2026-01-20 13:01:55

The recent surge in Ethereum network activity may be related to address poisoning attacks utilizing low Gas fees. The number of new addresses has reached 2.7 million, which is 170% higher than normal levels, with a daily transaction volume exceeding 2.5 million. The Fusaka network upgrade has reduced transaction fees by over 60%, leading to a decrease in the cost of such large-scale spam attacks. Currently, 3.8 million addresses have received such dust assets in their first transaction, accounting for 67% of the new addresses. So far, 116 victims have lost over $740,000 as a result.

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