One token, many networks
Stablecoins such as USDT are issued on several blockchains. USDT on TRON (TRC-20), Ethereum (ERC-20) and BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20) are all "USDT", but they travel on separate networks and use different address formats and fees.
Match both sides
When you withdraw from an exchange, the network you choose there must be the network of the deposit address you paste. On My Chain each network has its own clearly labelled deposit address. USDT-TRC20 goes to a TRON address starting with T, for example.
Compare fees and speed
| Network | Typical use | Fee paid in |
|---|---|---|
| TRON (TRC-20) | Low-cost USDT transfers | TRX / energy |
| Ethereum (ERC-20) | Widest app support | ETH |
| BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20) | Low fees, EVM apps | BNB |
| Solana (SPL) | Fast, very low fees | SOL |
If you picked the wrong one
Contact support with the transaction hash straight away. Some mistakes can be recovered when the same address format exists on both networks; others cannot, which is why checking first matters.