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How to Verify a Deposit Address
Crypto transfers are usually irreversible. Verify the address, network, and asset from the active route immediately before sending.
Step-by-step
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Copy the address from the current route receipt or deposit screen.
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Confirm the destination network and asset match the route.
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Compare the beginning and end of the pasted address with the source shown by the route.
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When appropriate, send a small test amount and wait for confirmation before a larger transfer.
Safety warning
Clipboard malware and address poisoning can replace a copied address with a lookalike. Never select an address from transaction history by appearance alone.
Common mistakes
- Using a stale receipt
- Sending an Ethereum address to a non-EVM network
- Skipping the final address comparison
Related FAQs
How do I verify the receiving address?
Compare the full address character-by-character at the beginning and end, confirm it matches the destination network, and use a small test transaction when the route and fees make that practical. Never rely only on clipboard history.
Open in Help Center →What is address poisoning?
Address poisoning is a scam that places a lookalike address in your transaction history hoping you copy it later. Always verify the complete destination address from the active route instead of selecting a recent address by appearance.
Open in Help Center →What is clipboard malware?
Clipboard malware can replace a copied crypto address with an attacker’s address. Compare the pasted address with the intended address, especially the first and last characters, before you send a transaction.
Open in Help Center →What happens if I send funds on the wrong network?
A route may not detect or process a deposit sent from an unsupported network. Save the transaction hash and do not attempt repeated deposits. Recovery, if any, depends on the receiving address, network, provider, and route state and is never guaranteed.
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