Cryptocurrency Q&A What will happen if I send USDT ERC-20 coins to a USDT TRC20 address?

What will happen if I send USDT ERC-20 coins to a USDT TRC20 address?

SamsungShineBrightnessRadianceGlitter SamsungShineBrightnessRadianceGlitter Wed Jan 01 2025 | 7 answers 1162
I'm wondering what the outcome would be if I mistakenly transfer USDT ERC-20 tokens to a USDT TRC20 address. Will the funds be lost or is there a way to retrieve them? What will happen if I send USDT ERC-20 coins to a USDT TRC20 address?

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BusanBeautyBloomingStarShine BusanBeautyBloomingStarShine Fri Jan 03 2025
Among these, ERC20 and TRC20 are two popular standards.

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Daniele Daniele Fri Jan 03 2025
To avoid this, users should always double-check the address format and blockchain network before initiating a transfer.

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Caterina Caterina Fri Jan 03 2025
An ERC20 address is designed for Ethereum-based tokens, while a TRC20 address is specific to the TRON blockchain.

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EchoChaser EchoChaser Fri Jan 03 2025
Sending USDT from an ERC20 address to a TRC20 address, or the other way around, is not supported by the blockchain protocols.

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Leonardo Leonardo Fri Jan 03 2025
It is crucial to understand the distinction between different blockchain addresses when transferring cryptocurrencies.

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