0x1B96

0x1B96 refers to the leading characters of an Ethereum-compatible address. In the Ethereum ecosystem, addresses are 20-byte values encoded as 40 hexadecimal digits and displayed with a 0x prefix. The substring 0x1B96 is therefore not a unique identifier; many distinct addresses begin with 0x1B96. Only the full address uniquely identifies a wallet, smart contract, or token on a given chain. Consequently, without the complete address, 0x1B96 carries no fixed meaning beyond being part of a valid address.

On blockchain explorers, the complete address can be examined to determine its type and activity. A contract address may show that it implements a token contract, a decentralized exchange pair, or a protocol module. Tokens have metadata such as symbol and decimals, and verified contracts may display source code. When dealing with addresses that start with 0x1B96, it is important to verify the exact full address, ensure you are looking at the intended network (Ethereum mainnet, a testnet, or another EVM-compatible chain), and confirm the contract’s identity through reliable sources.

Because blockchain addresses are public and transactions are irreversible, users should exercise caution to avoid phishing or address impersonation. Always double-check the full address, cross-reference with trusted project sites, and use reputable explorers or wallet providers. The prefix 0x1B96 alone does not convey ownership or function; the complete address and its on-chain data determine its role, such as a wallet, a token contract, or a deployment of a protocol.