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EPISODE · Jan 1, 2026 · 8 MIN

When Wallets Lie - Measuring Real Users in a Bot-Driven Web3

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/when-wallets-lie-measuring-real-users-in-a-bot-driven-web3. The silent crisis of on-chain bots - why most Web3 ‘users’ aren’t real. That’s a bigger problem than you think Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #web3, #web3-adoption, #bots, #onchain, #blockchain-adoption, #web3-growth, #bot-detection, #hackernoon-top-story, and more. This story was written by: @diadkov. Learn more about this writer by checking @diadkov's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Web3 has been expanding rapidly in recent years, boasting millions of users worldwide. A big chunk of Web3 activity is generated by bots and fake users. To ensure the next iteration of the internet grows organically, the sector needs to reduce the negative effects of bots.

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