Glossary
Address poisoning
Sending you a worthless transaction from an address that resembles one you use, so that a later copy-paste from your history goes to the attacker instead.
See also
AddressThe string you send funds to. It is derived from a public key and is safe to share; the format differs by network, which is why an address that works on one chain is refused on another.
DustingSending tiny amounts to many addresses, either to trace how they move afterwards or as a setup for address poisoning.
Last checked 19 Oct 2026.