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Network selection guides

An asset name and a valid-looking address are only part of the destination.

Choosing the network means agreeing on the ledger where a transfer will be recorded. A familiar asset ticker does not establish that agreement, and a receiving address can look familiar without proving that a service supports your chosen route. The articles below treat the network as an explicit part of the destination.

This collection connects beginner checks to Ethereum token transfers, exchange deposits and cross-chain routes. It also explains why a fee comparison needs a fixed destination: a cheaper option is not useful if the recipient cannot accept the asset that arrives. Read the network and asset instructions together instead of checking each in isolation.

Begin with the components of an altcoin send, then use the article closest to your situation. If the sending and receiving networks differ, the cross-chain overview explains the additional route decisions.

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