Addresses & networks
EVM address (0x…)
An EVM address is the 42-character 0x… format shared by Ethereum and all EVM-compatible chains and L2s.
The same address exists on every EVM chain, but a token sent on the wrong chain is not visible on the intended one. Always match the network, not just the address.
On Swap.bz
Selecting “USDC · Base” versus “USDC · Ethereum” changes the network fee and the required deposit chain.
Related terms
Wrong network deposit
A wrong-network deposit is sending a token on a different chain than the order expects — e.g. USDT on Tron to an Ethereum USDT address.
Layer 2 (L2)
A Layer 2 is a network that settles to a base chain (usually Ethereum) while processing transactions cheaper and faster — Arbitrum, Optimism, Base.
Gas
Gas is the unit that measures computation on Ethereum-style chains; the fee equals gas used × gas price.
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