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It isn’t uncommon anymore to handle funds across several crypto platforms, using different coins. That’s why all crypto users need to know the differences!
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Using the same token in one network may be cheaper and faster than in another, so learning how to choose the most convenient option doesn’t hurt. Let’s use an example here with the stablecoin USD Coin (USDC) Originally, this was a token that worked on ETH only (the network, not the ETH coin), but now it is available in at least 16 more chains, including Avalanche, Celo, Flow, Polygon, and Obyte.