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Network & RPC Issues
What to Do if You Used the Wrong Network
Learn what wrong-network transfers mean and when funds may still be accessible.
Quick answer
What this usually means
Using the wrong network can mean the asset arrived on a different chain than expected. Recovery depends on address compatibility and who controls the receiving address.
Common causes
Why it happens
- The sender selected the wrong withdrawal network.
- The wallet was on a different chain.
- The exchange deposit network did not match the sent network.
- The receiving address exists on multiple EVM chains.
Fix path
What to check first
- Identify the source chain and destination address.
- Check the destination address on the network actually used.
- If sent to your own EVM address, add the correct network to your wallet.
- If sent to an exchange, contact official support with the transaction hash.
- Do not bridge or move anything until you understand where the funds are.
Safety note
Do not make the problem worse
- Wrong-network recovery often depends on custody.
- Scammers target users after wrong-network mistakes.
- Never share seed phrases with recovery agents.