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Sybil attack

Faking many identities to game a system that assumes one-person-one-vote.

What a Sybil attack is

A Sybil attack is when one actor creates many fake identities to gain disproportionate influence, extra votes, extra airdrop allocations, or skewed reputation.

Why it matters in web3

Airdrops and governance assume distinct humans. Sybil resistance, proof-of-personhood, reputation that's earned not bought, is how honest systems stay honest.

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