How to validate USDT addresses before sending: TRON checksums versus EVM formats
Crypto transfers cannot be reversed, so a wrong address or a correct address on the wrong network usually means lost funds. USDT runs on several networks with distinct address formats, so an app can check the form before sending. TRON addresses begin with T, are 34 base58 characters, and carry a checksum that catches typos. EVM addresses such as those on Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, and Polygon start with 0x followed by 40 hex characters, and mixed-case versions can be verified with the EIP-55 checksum. Because EVM networks share the same format, the software cannot tell which one the user intended, so the article recommends prominently displaying the selected network, requiring confirmation of it, and storing it with each transaction. The author, who runs a virtual card service funded with USDT or USDC, also promotes a free browser-based checker tool.
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