Dust attack

Sending tiny amounts to many addresses to deanonymize or track wallet behavior.

Explanation

If you receive dust, avoid consolidating it with other funds. Use wallet tools to ignore or label suspicious UTXOs when supported.

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FAQ

What does “Dust attack” mean?
Sending tiny amounts to many addresses to deanonymize or track wallet behavior.
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