Dormant genesis era Ethereum wallet moves millions after a decade
Image: BitcoinistAn early Ethereum wallet from the network launch in July 2015 moved nearly 2,155 ETH after remaining inactive for more than a decade. The owner sent a small test transaction before transferring the full balance to a new address. Automated scam operations targeted the wallet with address poisoning within minutes of the initial on-chain activity. The primary funds reached their intended destination successfully.
Key points
- An Ethereum wallet dating back to the genesis block in July 2015 sent its first outbound transaction.
- Automated scam operations targeted the active address with address poisoning attempts within minutes.
- The main wallet balance successfully reached its intended destination despite immediate scam activity.
Why it matters
Visible on-chain transfers from dormant early addresses can quickly attract automated scam attempts like address poisoning. Users must remain vigilant when moving funds from historical wallets.
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$2,065.34
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Bitcoinist
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Ethereum Wallet Moves $4.6 Million After 11 Years And Avoids Crypto Scam
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- First reported by Crypto Briefing
- Also reported by Bitcoinist
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