The target contract is not verified on the Base block explorer, preventing any static or dynamic analysis of the source code. Without access to the contract logic, it is impossible to verify the presence of backdoors, honeypot mechanisms, or tax functions. Investors should exercise extreme caution as the lack of transparency is a primary indicator of high-risk assets.
On-chain security analysis — is it a scam or legit?
Is Ether Safe?
Not verified
This record has not gone through deep verification and is not being monitored. The score is a dated snapshot — the token’s risk can change at any time.Own this token? Put it under verification →The target contract is not verified on the Base block explorer, preventing any static or dynamic analysis of the source code.
Read the full analysis- Mint capability UNKNOWN
- Ownership status UNKNOWN
- LP lock status UNKNOWN — the pool's LP could not be read; this pool is 68% of DEX liquidity
- Contract source not verified — its logic cannot be read
- Imitation: presents as Ethereum
Exact factors
- Mint capability UNKNOWN (implementation ABI unreadable)
- Ownership status UNKNOWN (owner could not be resolved)
- LP lock status UNKNOWN — the pool's LP could not be read; this pool is 68% of DEX liquidity
- Contract source NOT verified — its logic cannot be read
- Imitation: presents as Ethereum (ETH) but is not its contract
Each factor is an on-chain fact recorded at the time of this analysis. The score is computed from them by a deterministic function, so the same contract returns the same score for anyone who runs the audit. How scores are computed
Security Checklist
as of audit · Oct 26Holders
as of audit · Oct 26, 2026How the supply is spread across holders could not be read — the indexer's holder list does not add up to the supply. Check the largest holders on a block explorer, which reads current balances.
Liquidity
as of audit · Oct 26- Uniswap v4USDCAnalysed$4.25M68.0%
- Uniswap v4USDC$654.3K10.5%
- Uniswap v4USDC$624.8K10.0%
- Uniswap v4USDC$330.8K5.3%
- Uniswap v4USDC$76.8K1.2%
- Uniswap v4USDC$74.6K1.2%
Show 4 more pairs
The 20 remaining pairs hold $108.0K between them and are not listed. The risk score reads depth across every pair.
Whether the LP tokens are locked could not be determined.
Security Findings
CriticalUnverified Contract Source Code
The contract source code is not published on the block explorer, making it impossible to audit for malicious functions, backdoors, or logic errors.C-01
Issue
The contract source code is not published on the block explorer, making it impossible to audit for malicious functions, backdoors, or logic errors.
Fix
Publish and verify the source code on the block explorer to allow for community and security review.
Status
Unresolved
CriticalImitation of Ethereum (ETH)
Presents itself as Ethereum (ETH), but CoinGecko lists no Ethereum contract on base at all (CoinGecko). Holders who think they own the real asset own this contract instead; it has none of the real asset's backing, liquidity or redemption.QA-IDENTITY
Issue
Presents itself as Ethereum (ETH), but CoinGecko lists no Ethereum contract on base at all (CoinGecko). Holders who think they own the real asset own this contract instead; it has none of the real asset's backing, liquidity or redemption.
Fix
Do not buy, hold or accept this token as the asset it names. Verify any token address against the issuer's official site.
Status
Acknowledged
InfoThe market for this token
Liquidity $6.3M (DexScreener, all pools). 24h trading volume $2.3M (DexScreener, all pools).QA-MARKET
Issue
Liquidity $6.3M (DexScreener, all pools). 24h trading volume $2.3M (DexScreener, all pools).
Fix
Size any position to the liquidity and daily volume shown — they set how much you can sell and at what price.
Status
Acknowledged
InfoAsset class: Imitation of Ethereum (ETH)
A token presenting itself under the name or ticker of an established asset without being that asset's contract. Its only reason to borrow that identity is to be mistaken for it. Scored as an imitation (see the identity finding). Basis: behaves as: project token. Tokenomics — Supply: mint capability could not be read. Control: an owner that could not be resolved. Code: not upgradeable (no proxy). Fees: no buy or sell tax. Market: $6.3M of DEX liquidity across 30 pools. Launch: 641 days of market history.QA-PROFILE
Issue
A token presenting itself under the name or ticker of an established asset without being that asset's contract. Its only reason to borrow that identity is to be mistaken for it. Scored as an imitation (see the identity finding). Basis: behaves as: project token. Tokenomics — Supply: mint capability could not be read. Control: an owner that could not be resolved. Code: not upgradeable (no proxy). Fees: no buy or sell tax. Market: $6.3M of DEX liquidity across 30 pools. Launch: 641 days of market history.
Fix
Do not treat this token as the asset it names. Use only the official contract address published by that asset's issuer.
Status
Acknowledged
Analysis
AI Copilotas of audit · Oct 267.1 Architecture: Unknown. 7.2 Code Security: Cannot be verified due to lack of source code. 7.3 Access Control: Cannot be audited. 7.6 External: Interactions with external protocols remain opaque.
7.4 Economic: Tokenomics and tax structures are hidden from the user. 7.5 Governance: Potential centralized control mechanisms cannot be identified. The lack of transparency poses a significant risk to capital preservation.
7.7 Upgrades: It is impossible to determine if the contract is immutable or utilizes a proxy pattern. 7.8 Operations: Operational security cannot be assessed without contract verification.
Do not interact with or provide liquidity to this contract. The absence of verified source code is a critical red flag that prevents any assurance of safety or intended functionality.
If the developers intend to build trust, they must verify the contract source code on the block explorer immediately.
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- Oct 26, 202697Critical
Score changes are recorded as dated snapshots — history is append-only and cannot be edited.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ETH contract address?
The Ether (ETH) contract on Base is 0x0000000000000000000000000000000000000000. Compare it with the address the project itself publishes before trading: other contracts can carry the same name and ticker.
Is Ether a scam?
Quantum Audit's risk score for Ether is 97/100 (Critical risk) as of Oct 26, 2026, computed by a deterministic function from on-chain facts — Contract verified: Not verified; Upgradeability: Fixed code. A score is a dated snapshot of those facts, not a guarantee; each one is listed on this page.
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