[Discussion] we are measuring network at the wrong time and calling it noise
Posting this as a discussion rather than a claim: we are measuring network at the wrong time and calling it noise. The one mistake that cannot be undone, and why it keeps happening. The same token symbol exists on multiple chains. The wallet interface shows you the symbol prominently and the network in small type.…
A token symbol identifies an asset, not a network. The same symbol commonly exists on several chains with incompatible address formats, and sending across that boundary is generally unrecoverable.
confirmations are the only status that means anything
confirmations are the only status that means anything
Adding the cheap insurance — test amount first on anything large.
ask which networks they actually accept before you order
ask which networks they actually accept before you order
This is the check that prevents the only genuinely unrecoverable mistake in this thread.
This. A test transaction on a large order costs a fraction of the fee and removes the whole class of risk.