What is an ERC 20 token?

An ERC20 token is a blockchain-based asset with similar functionality to bitcoin, ether, and bitcoin cash: it can hold value and be sent and received.


The major difference between ERC20 tokens and other cryptocurrencies is that ERC20 tokens are created and hosted on the Ethereum blockchain, whereas bitcoin and bitcoin cash are the native currencies of their respective blockchains.


ERC20 tokens are stored and sent using ethereum addresses and transactions, and use gas to cover transaction fees.
 
Ellipal supports Ether(ETH) and Ethereum tokens ERC-20  ERC-20 tokens are tokens created from the ERC20 standard. The ERC20 defines rules governing tokens to be accepted as ERC20 tokens, and leverage on the Ethereum blockchain to be transacted.
 
Related read: How to add ERC20 tokens

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