Safety · Beginner lesson · about 2 minutes
Wrong-network transfers
A valid-looking address on the wrong network can still be the wrong destination.
The short answer
Assets and networks are related but not interchangeable. A service may support one route and reject or strand another.
In plain English
Assets and networks are related but not interchangeable. A service may support one route and reject or strand another.
The details differ by network and service, so use the linked sources and the project’s own documentation when a decision depends on current behavior.
What can go wrong
Read this before you act.
Sending through the wrong chain, bridge, or token contract can make recovery difficult or impossible.
Check your understanding
A few questions. Not a test.
Pick an answer to see why it's right or wrong. There's no score to unlock.
Sources and corrections
This lesson is a starting point. The two sites below are good general places to learn more. Please tell us if something needs fixing.