A dust transaction is a very small crypto transaction sent to your wallet, often without your knowledge.
These transactions typically involve tiny amounts of cryptocurrency that may appear insignificant.
Why do I receive dust transactions?
Dust transactions are often used for tracking purposes.
In some cases, attackers send small amounts of crypto to many wallets to try to trace activity and identify wallet owners. This is known as a "dusting attack".
Is it dangerous?
Dust transactions are usually not harmful on their own.
However, they can become a privacy risk if you interact with them, as it may allow someone to track your wallet activity more easily.
What should I do?
If you receive a dust transaction:
- Do not interact with or move the funds
- Ignore the transaction
- Do not click on any suspicious links or notes attached to the transaction
Important
- Dust transactions do not give anyone access to your account
- Your funds are safe as long as you do not interact with suspicious transactions
- Always be cautious when dealing with unknown transactions