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USDT Payment: TRC20 vs BEP20 — Which Network to Choose

Why USDT Is the Standard

USDT (Tether) is a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the US dollar. It's the most popular payment method for purchasing Instagram accounts. Benefits: stable rate, fast transactions, minimal fees, anonymity. But you need to choose a network — TRC20 or BEP20.

TRC20 Network

  • Fee — usually $1-2 per transaction.
  • Speed — 1-3 minutes to confirm.
  • Address — starts with "T".
  • Popularity — most popular USDT network, over 50% of all transactions.

BEP20 Network

  • Fee — $0.1-0.5 per transaction.
  • Speed — 15-30 seconds to confirm.
  • Address — starts with "0x".
  • Popularity — second most popular USDT network.

Which to Choose

Both networks are supported on InstaMarket. TRC20 is more universal and widely supported. BEP20 is cheaper and faster for wallet-to-wallet transfers. If unsure, go with TRC20.

Important Warning

Never send TRC20 USDT to a BEP20 address or vice versa — funds will be lost. Always verify the address and network before sending.