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TRC-20 (TRON)
Addresses start with 'T'. Transfers are usually fast and comparatively cheap; the fee is incurred in TRX or via energy. That is why TRC-20 is widely used for USDT.
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BEP-20 (BNB Smart Chain)
Addresses start with "0x" and look the same as Ethereum addresses. Fees are paid in BNB and are usually low.
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ERC-20 (Ethereum)
Also "0x" addresses. Fees in ETH depend on network load and can be significantly higher. For larger amounts, ERC-20 is still often used because many exchanges support it.
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How to avoid mistakes
Because BEP-20 and ERC-20 have identical-looking addresses, a glance at the address is not enough. This applies to online orders as well as cash appointments.
- Select the network in the wallet exactly as in the order
- Copy address or use QR code, never type it out
- Compare the first and last characters of the address
- Plan for extra fee so the full amount arrives