Glossary
Plain-language definitions for the terms used in our guides and calculator.
Transfer route
The sequence of services, assets, and networks used to move value from a sender to a recipient.
Withdrawal fee
A charge set by the sending platform for withdrawing an asset; it may differ from the network's transaction fee.
Network fee
A fee paid for processing a transaction on a blockchain under that network's rules.
Memo or tag
An additional identifier some receiving services require to assign a deposit to the correct customer.
Bridge
A mechanism used to move or represent value between networks, introducing its own fees and trust assumptions.
Deposit minimum
A receiving service's minimum amount for processing or crediting a deposit under its terms.
Definitions are starting points. For product-specific terms, consult the original documentation linked in the guide.
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