Have you ever accidentally sent your cryptocurrency to the wrong network or wallet address and wondered if you can recover it? In this blog, we will explore the process of recovering coins after sending them to the wrong network or unsupported wallet.

You can also watch this video which shows live tutorial based on this article to recover the coins.

https://youtu.be/GYYdzCICZLU

Step By Step Tutorial

Firstly, let’s understand the consequences of sending coins to the wrong network. In most cases, the transaction will go through, but the coins will not be visible in the intended wallet as it does not support the particular coin or network. This means that the coins are still in your possession, but you cannot access them through the intended wallet.

To recover the coins, you will need to have the private key or recovery phrase of the wallet you sent the coins from. The recovery phrase is a set of 12 or 24 words that act as a backup for your wallet’s private key. If you have the recovery phrase, you can access your coins through a different wallet that supports the particular coin or network.

Let’s take an example of recovering Binance Coin (BNB) sent to an Ethereum address using a Blockchain wallet that does not support BNB. In this case, you will need to follow these steps:

  1. Retrieve your recovery phrase from the Blockchain wallet.
  2. Visit iancoleman.io/bip39 and paste your recovery phrase in the ‘Mnemonic Phrase’ field. Make sure your internet connection is offline while pasting the recovery phrase for security reasons.
  3. Select the coin you want to recover (BNB) and the network it belongs to (Binance Smart Chain – BSC).
  4. Retrieve the private key of the wallet address where you sent the coins from.
  5. Install a wallet that supports BNB and BSC, such as Metamask. Import your wallet using the private key retrieved in Step 4.
  6. Send the recovered coins to a different wallet address that supports BNB.

By following these steps, you can recover your coins and access them through a different wallet. It is important to note that the recovery process may differ based on the coin and network involved.

Final Words

Sending coins to the wrong network or wallet address can be a stressful experience, but it is possible to recover them with the right tools and steps. If you still face difficulty recovering your coins or need assistance with the process, you can reach out to professional recovery services for help.