Tokens use different blockchain networks (like Ethereum or Solana). Knowing the network helps ensure you can send and receive funds and avoid losing them.

In Exodus:

Download Exodus to send and swap crypto on all supported networks.

It's important to know which network your token runs on when sending, receiving, or swapping crypto.

In Exodus, if a network badge or logo is displayed, you can use it to identify the token's network. For tokens that use multiple networks, you can select between the networks in the token's wallet before you make a transaction.

If an asset doesn't have a network badge or the option to choose a network, the asset likely runs on its own network. For more information, visit the section: What if my asset doesn’t have a badge or logo?

Let's take a closer look at how to identify the network for an asset on Exodus Mobile, Desktop, and Web3 Wallet.

In Exodus Mobile, you can identify the network of a token by the network logo and network badge.

Throughout the wallet, a) the network logo sits on top of the token's logo, while b) the network badge appears near the token's name.

Please note that in the portfolio, if an asset is available on multiple networks, a network logo won't appear. Instead, your wallet will prompt you to select a network when making transactions. To learn more, visit the section: How do I choose between networks?

In Exodus Desktop, you can identify the network of a token by the network badge and the network logo.

In the portfolio and throughout the wallet, a) the network logo sits on top of the token's logo, while b) the network badge appears near the token's name.

Inside the tokens the wallet, you can find the network badge and logo next to the asset logo.

In Exodus Web3 Wallet, you can identify the network of a token by the network badge and the network logo.

In the portfolio, the network logo sits on top of the token's logo.

Inside the token's wallet, you can find the network badge next to the token's name and the network logo next to the token's logo.

In Exodus Web3 Wallet, you can enable and disable assets on any supported network.

If multiple networks are available for an asset, when you a) tap on the send, swap, buy, or receive button in the asset wallet, b) you will be prompted to select the network for your transaction.

After a network has been selected, you can proceed with your transaction.

To switch between networks, a) click the dropdown menu and select a network.

After a network has been selected, you can send, receive, or view your token on that network.

To view your token balance across all networks, b) click Total balance.

To switch between networks, a) click on the token in your portfolio to expand the network menu, then b) select the network.

After a network has been selected, you will be taken to the token's wallet.

Some tokens in your Exodus wallet, including NFTs, require another asset to pay network transaction fees. This is because transaction fees on a blockchain network are paid with the main asset of the network.

For example, on the Ethereum network, the main asset is Ethereum (ETH). So if you send an Ethereum token, you will need to have enough ETH in your wallet to pay the transaction fee.

In the table below, you can see which asset you need to pay transaction fees when sending tokens on each network:

When you send a token that runs on a different network, you must have enough of the network's main asset in your Exodus wallet to pay transaction fees. To learn more, visit the section: Why do I pay for a token's transactions with another asset?

When you send tokens, your Exodus wallet will use the main asset to pay transaction fees. For example, to send an ERC20 token, you will need Ethereum (ETH) to pay the transaction fees.

Before you send your funds, it's important to make sure that the receiving platform supports the network you're using.

To learn how to send assets, visit: How do I send Bitcoin and other crypto out of Exodus?

If you don't have enough of a main asset to pay a transaction fee, you'll see the following message:

If you are swapping a token that runs on another network, you will need enough of the network's main asset to pay the transaction fee to send the token to be swapped.

For example, if you want to swap an Ethereum token, you will need to have enough Ethereum (ETH) in your wallet to pay the transaction fee. To learn more, visit the section: Why do I pay for a token's transactions with another asset?

For more information on how to swap crypto in Exodus, visit: How do I swap crypto in Exodus Swap?

If you don't have enough of a main asset to pay a transaction fee, you'll see the following message:

Receiving a token that runs on another network is the same as receiving any other crypto. However, when you want to send or swap the token you have received, you will need the main asset of the network to pay for the transaction fees. To learn more, visit the section: Why do I pay for a token's transactions with another asset?

Before you receive funds in Exodus, make sure you select the correct network.

For more information on how to receive crypto in Exodus, visit: How do I receive Bitcoin and crypto in Exodus?

If an asset doesn't have a network badge or network logo, it means the asset runs on its own native blockchain.

For example, Bitcoin (BTC) does not show a network badge or logo as it only runs on the Bitcoin network. This means it can only be sent, received, and swapped on that network.

Layer 2 blockchains operate on top of layer 1 blockchains such as Ethereum or Bitcoin.

Layer 2 blockchains benefit from the security of the underlying blockchain while allowing the layer 1 blockchain to scale, reduce transaction fees, and increase settlement speeds.

A layer 2 blockchain will have a different main asset than the layer 1 blockchain it operates on.

For example, on the Ethereum network, users pay transaction fees using Ethereum (ETH). However, on an Ethereum layer 2 blockchain such as Arbitrum One, transaction fees are paid in a different asset, ETH on Arbitrum One (ARB1).

Some examples of layer 2 blockchains and their main assets include:

To learn more about transaction fees on a layer 2 blockchain, visit the section: Why do I pay for a token's transactions with another asset?

Your Exodus wallet is capable of receiving tokens on all networks that support custom tokens. If you've sent a token to your Exodus wallet on one of these networks, you can add it as a custom token: How do I add a custom token?

If you've sent an unsupported token to Exodus over an unsupported network, you can regain access using a wallet that supports the network and token. For help with recovering tokens on unsupported networks, email Exodus Support at [email protected] or visit the messenger (purple chat icon in the bottom-right corner) to start a chat.