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A crypto payment is a transfer on a network. The receiving address and chain must match.
CRYPTO PAYMENTS, EXPLAINED
Crypto payments. Everyday simple.
From a wallet to a payment. Understand digital currencies, network fees and the steps that connect them.
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FROM DIGITAL ASSETS TO REAL USE
Less mystery. More understanding.
MAKE IT CONCRETE
Different everyday questions.
Wallet to wallet
Start with the receiving address.
A transfer joins an asset, a network and a destination. Check those three together before thinking about timing or fees.
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Online payments
The accepted asset is only the beginning.
A payment request should make the accepted network, recipient details, amount and any charges clear. A token name alone does not describe the full payment route.
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Fees and confirmation
Look at the full payment journey.
The amount sent, the network charge and the final amount received can differ. Understand the quote and network confirmation before approving a payment.
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TRONETHEREUMOTHER NETWORKS
ONE TICKER ≠ ONE NETWORK
THE NETWORK MATTERS
The same asset name. A different route.
A token can exist on more than one blockchain. The sender and receiver need a compatible route; matching the ticker alone is not enough.
- Confirm the asset and the exact network.
- Check that the receiver supports that network.
- Review the complete address and fees.
THE NEXT STEP
Simple from the start.
Choose the asset
Know which token and network the receiver accepts.
Review the details
Check the address, network, total fees and amount to be received.
Understand confirmation
Network confirmation time varies. Check the transaction on the relevant explorer.
FOUR WORDS, LESS CONFUSION
Know the words. Understand the payment.
Open a term to see what it means in a payment journey.
Token
An asset represented on a blockchain. Its name or ticker does not, by itself, tell you which network to use.
Network fee
A charge for recording a transaction or executing work on a network. It differs from a separate service charge.
Confirmation
The network validates and records a transaction. The time and required confirmations can differ by network and receiving service.
Token approval
Some applications request permission to use a token. Read the scope and recipient before signing; approval differs from a normal transfer.
A LITTLE CLARITY
Good questions. Clear answers.
Does this page accept payments?
No. This page explains crypto payment concepts and does not process payments or request a wallet connection.
Are all USDT networks interchangeable?
No. Sender and receiver must use a compatible network. Always verify the chain as well as the address.
Is a stablecoin risk-free?
No. Stablecoins can have issuer, reserve, market and network risks. A target price is not a guarantee.
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