How to send tokens on Avalanche C-Chain: a step-by-step guide
Sending tokens on Avalanche C-Chain needs a C-Chain wallet, AVAX for gas, and the right recipient address. Check the network before you confirm.
Vahe HakobyanEditor-in-chief
Updated Oct 6, 20263 min readFact-checked
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- The token must be on C-Chain, and the wallet needs AVAX for gas.
- Paste the recipient's C-Chain address and check every detail before confirming.
- A broadcast C-Chain transfer cannot be cancelled or reversed by the sender.
- Save the transaction hash and check it on a C-Chain explorer.
- Keep transfer records for US taxes and guard your seed phrase.
The C-Chain is the Avalanche chain that runs smart contracts and holds Ethereum style tokens. A transfer works like a normal crypto send, but your wallet must be on Avalanche C-Chain. The X-Chain and P-Chain use different address rules, so the wrong chain can lose funds.
What do you need before sending?
You need the token already on the C-Chain. A token with the same name on Ethereum or another network will not arrive on C-Chain. You also need AVAX in that same wallet, because C-Chain gas is paid in AVAX. Holding the token does not give you AVAX for the fee.
How do you send tokens on C-Chain?
Open your wallet and confirm it is on the Avalanche C-Chain network. Choose the token, then choose Send. Paste the recipient's C-Chain address and enter the amount. The final screen shows the token, amount, network, and gas fee.
- 1Open your C-Chain walletUnlock the wallet and confirm the network says Avalanche C-Chain.
- 2Select the tokenPick the token you want to send from your asset list.
- 3Choose SendUse the Send button for that token, not a swap or bridge.
- 4Paste the recipient addressCopy the C-Chain address and compare the first and last characters.
- 5Enter the amountType the token amount. The gas fee is separate and paid in AVAX.
- 6Review and confirmCheck token, amount, network, and fee. Then broadcast. After broadcast, you cannot cancel or reverse it.
What should you do after sending?
Your wallet shows a transaction hash after broadcast. Copy it and search on a C-Chain explorer to check confirmation. The IRS treats crypto as property, so keep records of each transfer; selling or trading a token can create a taxable gain or loss. Keep your seed phrase private.
Frequently asked questions
C-Chain and X-Chain addresses are not interchangeable. A token sent to an X-Chain address can be lost. Check the network before you confirm.
No. Once a C-Chain transaction is broadcast, the sender cannot cancel or reverse it. Only the recipient can send the tokens back.
Use a wallet that lets you add the Avalanche C-Chain network and shows the token balance. Check that the wallet supports the token standard before you send.
C-Chain transactions usually confirm quickly, but network congestion can delay them. The explorer shows the current status.
