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Debt, Security, and Safety
This report is prepared collaboratively by Blockchain Bureau and Tatum, combining Tatum's raw data with Blockchain Bureau's analysis of key trends in cryptocurrency debt, security, and safety metrics for the first quarter of 2026.
6 in 100,000 tokens meet the Safe threshold. In this dataset, only — tokens are Safe, versus — Unsafe and — in Caution.
This is a distribution snapshot — it's meant to communicate how concentrated risk is at the token level.
In the latest month, Base launched — new tokens out of — total EVM tokens across all EVM chains in the analysis.
This analysis includes only EVM-compatible chains: Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, Avalanche, BNB Chain, and Fantom.
Remarkably, there are — wallets holding more than $10 million USD in value, with — wallets holding over $100 million. This represents a significant concentration of wealth in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
The chart uses a logarithmic scale to visualize the full distribution, from wallets holding less than $1 to those with over $100 million. The gradient color intensity reflects the relative number of holders in each tier.
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The total outstanding debt in the cryptocurrency lending ecosystem has grown dramatically, reaching — as of the latest data point. This represents a significant increase from the initial levels recorded in late 2020.
The chart illustrates the volatile nature of crypto lending markets, with periods of rapid growth followed by consolidation, reflecting broader market dynamics and risk management practices across the ecosystem.
In contrast, rug pulls account for just —% of malicious activities—a surprisingly small proportion given their prominence in public discourse. This discrepancy highlights how phishing attacks have become the primary threat vector in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, far outpacing other forms of malicious activity.
The data reveals a clear hierarchy of threats, with phishing dominating the landscape by a significant margin, while other attack vectors such as hack exploits, honey pots, and sanctioned addresses represent smaller but still substantial portions of the malicious actor ecosystem.
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With comprehensive coverage across major blockchain networks, Tatum enables developers and enterprises to build scalable blockchain applications with reliable, high-performance infrastructure and real-time data access.
This report is prepared collaboratively by Blockchain Bureau and Tatum, combining Tatum's raw data with Blockchain Bureau's analysis of key trends in cryptocurrency debt, security, and safety metrics.
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