Coins.ph Supported Networks and Address Formats – Coins.ph Help Center

Coins.ph supports a wide range of cryptocurrency networks and address formats, making it a versatile platform for digital asset transactions. As cryptocurrency continues to gain traction, understanding the various networks and address formats is essential for users of platforms like Coins.ph.

Importance of Using Correct Address Formats

Each cryptocurrency operates on its own network, utilizing unique address formats to facilitate transactions. Using the correct format is crucial; sending funds to an unsupported address can lead to irreversible loss.

Using the correct address format is crucial for several reasons:

Transaction Success: Transactions sent to unsupported formats may fail or result in lost funds.
Security: Each address format is designed to enhance security by preventing cross-chain confusion.
Efficiency: Properly formatted addresses ensure faster processing times for transactions.

Supported Networks and Address Formats

Network	Format
BTC	P2PKH format (starts with a "1") P2SH format (starts with a "3") Native Segwit/Bech32 format (starts with "bc1q") Taproot format (starts with "bc1p")
Bitcoin (Lightning)	Lightning Invoices that start with "lnbc" Universal Money Addresses, which follow the format $name@domain.com (e.g. $Juan2646@coins.ph)
BTCRUNES	Taproot format (starts with "bc1p")
BCH (Bitcoin Cash)	Legacy P2PKH format (starts wtih a "1") Cashaddr P2PKH format (starts with a "q")
ETH (ERC-20)	Ethereum address format (starts with "0x") 42 characters long
BSC (BEP-20)	Ethereum address format (starts with "0x") 42 characters long
TRX (TRC-20)	Base58 format (starts with a "T")
RON (Ronin)	Ethereum address format (starts with "0x") 42 characters long If your address begins with "ronin:", replace "ronin:" with "0x"
XRP (Ripple)	Addresses that start with an "r" Between 25 and 35 characters long Destination tag supported
ARBITRUM (Arbitrum One)	Ethereum address format (starts with "0x") 42 characters long
POL (Polygon)	Ethereum address format (starts with "0x") 42 characters long
LTC (Litecoin)	P2PKH format (starts with an "L") P2SH format (starts with an "M") Native SegWit/Bech32 format (starts with "ltc1")
DOGE (Dogecoin)	P2PKH format (starts with a "D")
XDC (XDC Network)	Ethereum address format (starts with "0x") 42 characters long If your address begins with "xdc", replace "xdc" with "0x"
BRC-20 (Ordinals)	Taproot format (starts with "bc1p")
COREUM	Addresses that start with "core1"
SOL (Solana)	Addresses with string length between 32 to 44 characters long
XLM (Stellar)	Addresses that start with "G" 56 characters long Destination tag/memo supported
KAIA	Ethereum address format (starts with "0x") 42 characters long
BASE	Ethereum address format (starts with "0x") 42 characters long
TON (Toncoin)	Non-bounceable format (starts with a "U") Bounceable format (starts with an "E") Destination tag/memo supported
LAT	Addresses that start with "lat"
SUI	Addresses that start with "0x" 66 characters long
BLD (Agoric)	Addresses that start with "agoric1"

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I use an incorrect address format?

Using an incorrect address format will result in a failed transaction. Always verify the correct format before initiating any transfer.

Do all networks require destination tags/memos?

No, only specific networks require destination tags or memos for certain transactions, particularly when sending to exchanges. If required, destination tags should be placed to avoid incorrect transfers.

Can I send tokens between different networks?

No, you must use the correct network and corresponding address format for each cryptocurrency. Cross-network transfers are not supported and may result in lost funds.