Networks and tokens

USDT

Also called: Tether

Tether's US-dollar stablecoin, issued separately on Tron, Ethereum, BNB Chain and other networks; the most widely used stablecoin.

USDT is issued by Tether and aims to be worth one US dollar. It's the most widely held and traded stablecoin, and on Tron it's a common way to send dollars in many emerging markets.

USDT isn't one token. Tether issues it separately on each network, and each version only exists on its own network:

NetworkStandardDecimals
TronTRC-206
EthereumERC-206
BNB ChainBEP-2018

Customers will send USDT on whichever network they're used to, so show the network name next to every USDT address.

On Valtu

USDT is supported on Tron, Ethereum and BNB Chain, and as USDT0 on Polygon. Each coin page lists the exact contract Valtu accepts; look-alike tokens are ignored. On Tron, payouts and sweeps need energy, which Valtu can rent through your own provider key.

Related terms

Keep reading.

StablecoinA token designed to hold a steady value, usually one US dollar, which makes it practical for payments, payouts and holding balances. TRC-20The token standard on Tron, modelled on ERC-20; USDT on Tron is a TRC-20 token and one of the most used stablecoins for everyday payments. USDCCircle's US-dollar stablecoin, issued natively on Ethereum, Base and other networks, and widely used by regulated businesses. TRON energyThe resource Tron uses to pay for running smart contracts, so every TRC-20 transfer needs it; without energy, the network burns TRX instead.

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