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Can I send MATIC to an ETH address?
Can I send MATIC to an ETH address?
Stefano
Tue Jul 30 2024
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Excuse me, I have a question regarding cryptocurrency transactions. I'm wondering if it's possible to send MATIC tokens to an Ethereum (ETH) address. I understand that both MATIC and ETH are part of the Ethereum ecosystem, but I'm not sure if their addresses are compatible for sending and receiving purposes. Could you please clarify this for me? I'd appreciate any insight you can provide on the matter.
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Tommaso
Thu Aug 01 2024
Transferring tokens across different blockchain networks can be a complex process, especially when dealing with networks like Ethereum and Polygon.
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Silvia
Wed Jul 31 2024
This is because the token is not recognized by the Polygon network as a valid asset, and the transaction will be rejected or the funds will be trapped in an unrecoverable state.
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Valentino
Wed Jul 31 2024
When a token is minted on the Matic network, which is now known as Polygon, it is designed to operate within that specific ecosystem.
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MountFujiMysticalView
Wed Jul 31 2024
Attempting to send such a token to an Ethereum address, even if it's through a popular wallet like Metamask, may seem possible due to the interoperability of the two networks.
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KimonoElegance
Wed Jul 31 2024
However, sending a Matic-minted token to an Ethereum address on the Ethereum network will typically result in a successful transaction, but the token will remain unusable in its intended form.
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