Futures
Access hundreds of perpetual contracts
CFD
Gold
One platform for global traditional assets
Options
Hot
Trade European-style vanilla options
Unified Account
Maximize your capital efficiency
Demo Trading
Introduction to Futures Trading
Learn the basics of futures trading
Futures Events
Join events to earn rewards
Demo Trading
Use virtual funds to practice risk-free trading
Launch
CandyDrop
Collect candies to earn airdrops
Launchpool
Quick staking, earn potential new tokens
HODLer Airdrop
Hold GT and get massive airdrops for free
Pre-IPOs
Unlock full access to global stock IPOs
Alpha Points
Trade on-chain assets and earn airdrops
Futures Points
Earn futures points and claim airdrop rewards
Promotions
AI
Gate AI
Your all-in-one conversational AI partner
Gate AI Bot
Use Gate AI directly in your social App
GateClaw
Gate Blue Lobster, ready to go
Gate for AI Agent
AI infrastructure, Gate MCP, Skills, and CLI
Gate Skills Hub
10K+ Skills
From office tasks to trading, the all-in-one skill hub makes AI even more useful.
GateRouter
Smartly choose from 40+ AI models, with 0% extra fees
What's USDT TRC20 and USDT ERC20? Understanding the Difference – Knowledge Base!!
You've probably noticed there are two types of USDT - one labeled Ethereum at the top and the other Tron.
Confusing as hell at first, right? Let me break this down for you.
I've lost money by not understanding this distinction before, so trust me when I say it matters.
Essentially, a cryptocurrency can use different systems for storage and transfer - a fact the big trading platforms don't exactly make clear when you're starting out.
Quick theory point: cryptocurrencies are built on blockchain technology. What many newcomers don't realize is that the same cryptocurrency can exist on completely different blockchain networks.
USDT operates on Ethereum's blockchain (called Ether) and on Tether's own blockchain called Tron.
Think of it like this - these blockchains are basically two different central banks issuing the same currency but with slightly different characteristics. Pretty annoying if you ask me.
We typically use the Tron network for USDT exchanges because transactions are cheaper than on Ethereum. The fees on Ethereum can be absolutely ridiculous during peak times!
You'll often see Tron network referred to as USDT TRC20. This means we're talking about USDT stablecoin sent via the Tron network.
When Ethereum network is used, you'll see USDT ERC20 instead.
You can distinguish between the two USDTs by their different logos.
Warning: includes third-party opinions. Not financial advice. May include sponsored content. Check terms and conditions.