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BNB $738.60 -0.82%
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TRX $0.3342 -0.28%
DOGE $0.0893 +0.58%
ADA $0.2177 -0.05%
BCH $259.81 +1.96%
LINK $12.92 +5.92%
HYPE $85.03 -4.21%
AAVE $130.91 -2.23%
SUI $0.8090 +2.59%
XLM $0.1890 +2.91%
ZEC $1,158.30 -0.66%

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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