FROM OUR BLOG

Sent to the Wrong Chain? A Guide to Cross-Chain Recovery

Feb 13, 2026

It’s the most common mistake in DeFi: sending Polygon-based USDT to a Coinbase ETH address, or forgetting a MEMO tag on an XRP transfer.

The good news? The funds aren't "destroyed"—they are simply sitting on a layer of the blockchain that your wallet isn't currently looking at.

Cross-Chain Errors: We can often use "Derived Private Keys" to access the identical address on the correct chain.
Missing Memos: We coordinate with exchange security teams to prove ownership and "push" the transaction through to your balance.

If you’ve made a "fat-finger" mistake, do not send more money to try and "trigger" the first transaction. Contact our technical team instead.

It’s the most common mistake in DeFi: sending Polygon-based USDT to a Coinbase ETH address, or forgetting a MEMO tag on an XRP transfer.

The good news? The funds aren't "destroyed"—they are simply sitting on a layer of the blockchain that your wallet isn't currently looking at.

Cross-Chain Errors: We can often use "Derived Private Keys" to access the identical address on the correct chain.
Missing Memos: We coordinate with exchange security teams to prove ownership and "push" the transaction through to your balance.

If you’ve made a "fat-finger" mistake, do not send more money to try and "trigger" the first transaction. Contact our technical team instead.