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After Receiving an Airdrop
What Is a Dust Airdrop Attack?
Understand dust airdrop attacks and why unknown tokens appearing in a wallet can be risky.
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What this means
A dust airdrop attack sends tiny or suspicious tokens to wallets to bait users into visiting scam sites, approving contracts, or revealing behavior.
Core ideas
What to understand first
- Dust tokens can appear unexpectedly.
- They may include scam URLs or fake token names.
- They may be used for phishing or wallet tracking.
- The safest action is often to ignore or hide them.
Safety checklist
What to check before acting
- Do not interact with suspicious tokens.
- Do not visit token-name URLs.
- Do not approve unknown contracts.
- Use trusted explorers for inspection.
Risk note
Common mistakes to avoid
- Touching a scam token can lead to a phishing site.
- Approvals can expose assets.
- Dust can reduce wallet privacy.