Supported Networks
Detailed information about supported blockchain networks for crypto payments.
Network Comparison
| Network | USDT | USDC | Confirmations | Block Time | Avg Confirmation Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSC | ✅ | ✅ | 12 | ~3s | ~36 seconds |
| Ethereum | ✅ | ✅ | 12 | ~12s | ~3 minutes |
| Polygon | ✅ | ✅ | 128 | ~2s | ~4 minutes |
| Tron | ✅ | ❌ | 20 | ~3s | ~1 minute |
| Solana | ❌ | ✅ | 32 | ~0.4s | ~13 seconds |
Binance Smart Chain (BSC)
Network ID: BSC
Supported Tokens:
- USDT (BEP-20)
- USDC (BEP-20)
Confirmation Requirements: 12 blocks (~36 seconds)
Test Network: BSC Testnet
- Faucet: testnet.bnbchain.org/faucet-smart
- Explorer: testnet.bscscan.com
Gas Fees: Very low (~$0.10-0.50 per transaction)
Ethereum
Network ID: ETH
Supported Tokens:
- USDT (ERC-20)
- USDC (ERC-20)
Confirmation Requirements: 12 blocks (~3 minutes)
Test Network: Sepolia
- Faucet: sepoliafaucet.com
- Explorer: sepolia.etherscan.io
Gas Fees: Variable, can be high during congestion
Polygon
Network ID: POL
Supported Tokens:
- USDT (Polygon)
- USDC (Polygon)
Confirmation Requirements: 128 blocks (~4 minutes)
Test Network: Mumbai
- Faucet: faucet.polygon.technology
- Explorer: mumbai.polygonscan.com
Gas Fees: Very low (~$0.01-0.05 per transaction)
Tron
Network ID: TRX
Supported Tokens:
- USDT (TRC-20)
Confirmation Requirements: 20 blocks (~1 minute)
Test Network: Shasta
- Faucet: trongrid.io/shasta
- Explorer: shasta.tronscan.org
Gas Fees: Very low, often free with bandwidth
Solana
Network ID: SOL
Supported Tokens:
- USDC (SPL)
Confirmation Requirements: 32 blocks (~13 seconds)
Test Network: Devnet
- Faucet: faucet.solana.com
- Explorer: explorer.solana.com
Gas Fees: Extremely low (~$0.00025 per transaction)
Choosing a Network
For Speed: Solana
- Fastest confirmations (~13 seconds)
- Lowest fees
- USDC only
For Cost: BSC or Polygon
- Very low transaction fees
- Good confirmation times
- Both USDT and USDC
For Adoption: Ethereum
- Most widely used
- Highest liquidity
- Higher fees
For Tron Ecosystem: Tron
- Popular in Asia
- Very low fees
- USDT only
Network-Specific Considerations
BSC
- ✅ Fast and cheap
- ✅ Good for high-volume merchants
- ⚠️ Less decentralized than Ethereum
Ethereum
- ✅ Most decentralized
- ✅ Highest liquidity
- ⚠️ High gas fees during congestion
Polygon
- ✅ Very fast and cheap
- ✅ Ethereum-compatible
- ⚠️ Requires many confirmations (128)
Tron
- ✅ Popular for USDT transfers
- ✅ Very low/free fees
- ⚠️ No USDC support
Solana
- ✅ Fastest network
- ✅ Negligible fees
- ⚠️ No USDT support
- ⚠️ Occasional network congestion
Gas Fee Comparison
Typical transaction costs (as of 2025):
| Network | Typical Fee | High Congestion |
|---|---|---|
| BSC | $0.20 | $0.50 |
| Ethereum | $5-20 | $50+ |
| Polygon | $0.01 | $0.10 |
| Tron | Free-$0.10 | $0.50 |
| Solana | $0.00025 | $0.01 |