Choosing the right network

The same asset exists on several blockchains. Sending on the wrong one usually means losing the funds.

The main networks

• ERC20 (Ethereum) — widest support, higher fees. Addresses start 0x.
• TRC20 (Tron) — very cheap and fast. Addresses start T.
• BEP20 (BNB Chain) — cheap and fast. Addresses also start 0x.

The rule

The network you send on must match the network the receiver expects. Open the receiving deposit page, read the network it states, and select the same one when withdrawing.

Why 0x addresses are dangerous

ERC20 and BEP20 share the same address format. The address will be accepted and the transaction will succeed — but the funds land on a network the recipient may not be watching.

The habit that prevents it

Send a small test first, confirm arrival, then send the rest. Two minutes and a few cents.