π How to find a transaction HASH and what are cryptocurrency networks?
You sent cryptocurrency, and the seller suddenly asks:
βPlease send the TxID and specify the transfer network!β π€
Donβt worry β letβs break down in detail what this βnetworkβ is, why itβs important, and how to quickly find your transaction in any blockchain!
π What is a cryptocurrency network?
A cryptocurrency network (blockchain) is a decentralized database where all transactions of a specific cryptocurrency are recorded. Each cryptocurrency has its own network, so itβs important to select the correct one when transferring funds.
π Why is this important?
If you send cryptocurrency using the wrong network, your funds could be lost or delayed. Thatβs why itβs crucial to always double-check the network before making a transfer!
π Examples of popular networks and cryptocurrencies
Here are some of the most common networks and the cryptocurrencies they support:
π Bitcoin β Bitcoin (BTC)
π· Ethereum β Ethereum (ETH), USDT ERC-20, USDC ERC-20, and other ERC-20 tokens
π Binance Smart Chain (BSC) β BNB, USDT BEP-20, CAKE, and other BEP-20 tokens
β‘ Solana β Solana (SOL), USDC, NFTs, and other SPL tokens
π Polygon β MATIC, USDT, USDC, and other tokens
πΈ XRP Ledger β Ripple (XRP)
π§ Cardano β Cardano (ADA)
πΆ Dogecoin β Dogecoin (DOGE)
πͺ TRON β TRON (TRX), USDT TRC-20
π§± TON β Toncoin (TON)
π What is a Blockchain explorer?
π΅οΈββοΈ A blockchain explorer is a website that allows you to view and track transactions of any cryptocurrency in real-time.
With a TxID (Transaction Hash) in a blockchain explorer, you can check:
π¬ Sender and receiver addresses
π° Amount and transaction fee
β Transaction status
ποΈ Date and time of the transfer
π How to find the sending network and TxID?
Hereβs how to do it in popular services:
1οΈβ£ MetaMask π¦
Open MetaMask β go to Activity.

Click on the transaction β βCopy transaction IDβ.

The network (Ethereum, BSC, Polygon) is shown at the top of MetaMask.

2οΈβ£ Trust Wallet π±
Open Trust Wallet β select History.

Tap on the transaction.

Copy the transaction hash.

The network name is shown at the very bottom.

3οΈβ£ Exchanges (Binance, Bybit, OKX, etc.) π±
Go to the βTransaction Historyβ or βWithdrawalβ section.

Open the transaction, find the TxID and the specified network (ERC-20, BEP-20, etc.).

π Popular blockchain explorers by network
Here is a handy list of blockchain explorers for various cryptocurrency networks:
π Bitcoin (BTC)
π· Ethereum (ETH)
π Binance Smart Chain (BSC)
β‘ Solana (SOL)
π Polygon (MATIC)
πΈ XRP Ledger (XRP)
π§ Cardano (ADA)
πΆ Dogecoin (DOGE)
πͺ TRON (TRX)
π§± TON (Toncoin)
π Example of checking a transaction on Ethereum
π Paste the TxID (for example):
0xb4bc263278d3f77a652a8d73a6bfd8ec0ba1a63923bbb4f38147fb8a943da26d
into Etherscan.io and get detailed information.

π€ Sender address
π₯ Recipient address
π° Amount in ETH
β Confirmation status
β½ Transaction fee (gas)
ποΈ Date and time of the transaction
π Final tips
β Always verify the network before sending cryptocurrency. β Use reliable blockchain explorers. β Save the TxID of important transactions in case of any disputes.
Now you're fully ready to identify the correct network and track any transaction using its TxID! π
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