diff --git a/explorer-nextjs/src/components/footer/footer-links.tsx b/explorer-nextjs/src/components/footer/footer-links.tsx
index 74cb21357d..efbd0a53ea 100644
--- a/explorer-nextjs/src/components/footer/footer-links.tsx
+++ b/explorer-nextjs/src/components/footer/footer-links.tsx
@@ -54,6 +54,8 @@ export const FooterLinks = ({
                             ? `https://nym.com${link.url}`
                             : "/"
                       }
+                      target="_blank"
+                      rel="noopener noreferrer"
                       sx={{
                         textDecoration: "none",
                         "&:hover": {