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Home » Base Blockchain Launch Marred by Over 500 Scam Tokens, Resulting in Millions Lost

Base Blockchain Launch Marred by Over 500 Scam Tokens, Resulting in Millions Lost

Kelly Cromley by Kelly Cromley
Aug 17, 2023
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coinbaseThe recent launch of Base, the innovative blockchain introduced by cryptocurrency exchange giant Coinbase, has been plagued by a concerning revelation: more than 500 fraudulent tokens have been identified within its network. Reports from Solidus Labs, a cryptocurrency market integrity platform, suggest that these scams have collectively siphoned off approximately $2 million from unsuspecting victims.

Exploiting the inherent vulnerabilities of open blockchain networks, opportunistic developers seized the opportunity between mid-July and Base’s public unveiling in August. During this window, they manufactured these deceitful tokens, with a subset of around 300 tokens enabling their creators to endlessly generate new coins. An additional 60 tokens obstructed purchasers from reselling them on established exchanges, further complicating the landscape of token trading.

Coinbase’s New Blockchain Grapples with Scam Token Proliferation and Losses

The adverse impact of these deceptive tokens reverberated across decentralized exchanges operating within the Base ecosystem. These tokens collectively generated a staggering $3.7 million in trading volume, illustrating the extent to which scammers were able to infiltrate and manipulate the system. In parallel, other cryptocurrencies also suffered deceptive promotions and trades within the Base environment.

While identifying fraudulent tokens might be relatively more straightforward in the context of decentralized finance, the rise of Base as a notable blockchain platform has attracted a disproportionate share of scam attempts. Those behind scam tokens frequently rely on tactics such as hyping, making extravagant promises, and artificially inflating prices and trading volumes to deceive potential victims.

The proliferation of token-based scams is not unique to Base; it is a challenge pervading all public blockchains. According to Chainalysis, a prominent blockchain data platform, an alarming 24% of new tokens launched in the preceding year exhibited attributes consistent with pump-and-dump schemes, illustrating the persistent allure of such exploitative tactics.

Coinbase’s introduction of Base was a strategic move to cultivate a community of developers poised to construct decentralized applications catering to Coinbase users. Founded on the Ethereum blockchain, Base simplifies the intricate process of building decentralized apps that seamlessly interface with Coinbase’s suite of products, users, and tools.

The landscape of illicit cryptocurrency transactions has witnessed consecutive record-breaking highs, reaching an astounding $20.6 billion in 2022, according to Kim Grauer, Head of Research at Chainalysis. This alarming escalation underscores the pressing need for heightened vigilance within the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

As the ramifications of the proliferation of scam tokens within the Base network reverberate, a paramount takeaway for consumers emerges: rigorous due diligence is imperative before participating in any decentralized application, regardless of whether it is based on Base or any other blockchain network. With scammers relentlessly exploiting vulnerabilities within these systems, astute users must navigate the cryptocurrency landscape armed with knowledge and caution.

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