Definition ∞ Smart contract spoofing involves deceptive practices designed to trick users into interacting with malicious smart contracts. Attackers may impersonate legitimate contracts or exploit vulnerabilities to misdirect funds or assets. This tactic poses a significant risk to users in decentralized application environments.
Context ∞ The detection and prevention of smart contract spoofing are ongoing challenges within the decentralized application ecosystem. Developers and security auditors are continuously refining methods to identify and neutralize these deceptive tactics, with a particular focus on educating users about the risks associated with interacting with unfamiliar or unverified smart contracts.