TRC20 vs ERC20, BEP20 and TON: what differs
Short answer. TRC20, ERC20, BEP20 and TON jettons are token standards on different blockchains: TRON, Ethereum, BNB Chain and TON. A USDT sent on one network does not arrive on another, so the network must match the receiving address. Fees and speed change often; check them live.
What is the difference?
The name of the standard tells you the blockchain: TRC20 on TRON, ERC20 on Ethereum (EIP-20), BEP20 on BNB Chain, and jettons on TON. The same USDT ticker exists on several of them as different contracts. On TRON the contract is TR7NHqjeKQxGTCi8q8ZY4pL8otSzgjLj6t (Tether).
What happens if I choose the wrong network?
Addresses can look alike across EVM networks, and the transfer may be lost or need a recovery by the receiver. A TRON address starts with T and has 34 characters, which is not valid on Ethereum or BNB Chain.
Which network should I pick?
It depends on the recipient: use the network they accept. We do not quote fees or speeds here because they change; check them in your wallet before sending. Whatever the network, freeze and sanction risks apply: check the address.
Key facts
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| TRC20 chain | TRON | TRON Developer Hub |
| ERC20 chain | Ethereum | EIP-20 |
| USDT contract on TRON | TR7NHqjeKQxGTCi8q8ZY4pL8otSzgjLj6t | Tether supported protocols |
| TRON address format | T… (34 characters) | Tether supported protocols |
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Frequently asked questions
Is USDT on all networks the same?
It is the same ticker issued by Tether, but a different contract on each network.
Can I send TRC20 USDT to an Ethereum address?
No. Use the network the recipient chose.
Which is cheaper?
Fees change; check them live in your wallet.
Is a TRON address valid on BNB Chain?
No, the formats differ.
Sources: EIP-20: Token Standard · Read as Markdown
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