Ethereum Wallet Moves $4.6 Million After 11 Years And Avoids Crypto Scam
An early Ethereum wallet has returned to activity after more than a decade, transferring approximately $4.6 million worth of ETH while successfully avoiding an attempted cryptocurrency scam. The unusual transaction has attracted attention among blockchain analysts because the wallet dates back to Ethereum’s launch in 2015. The wallet, identified by its address beginning with 0x7dDd, […]
Key Takeaways
- An early Ethereum wallet has returned to activity after more than a decade, transferring approximately $4.6 million worth of ETH while successfully avoiding an attempted cryptocurrency scam.
- The unusual transaction has attracted attention among blockchain analysts because the wallet dates back to Ethereum’s launch in 2015.
- The wallet, identified by its address beginning with 0x7dDd, […]
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