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Blockchain Networks

A practical imtoken guide to network selection, public chains, EVM and Layer 2, with clear checks for network, permissions and security.

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Core concepts

Put each term back into its on-chain context: networks, accounts, transactions and contracts have different responsibilities. In the context of network selection, it also helps to connect public chains with EVM rather than treating them as isolated features. When checking state, prefer verifiable evidence such as network, address, contract and transaction hash. Keep the actual request details visible, and stop if the network, contract or permission cannot be explained clearly.

A useful review habit is to compare network selection with the active network state and the exact request shown by the wallet. Third-party DApps and smart contracts may introduce their own risk, and confirmed on-chain transactions usually cannot be reversed by the wallet alone.

Practical workflow

When checking state, prefer verifiable evidence such as network, address, contract and transaction hash. In the context of public chains, it also helps to connect EVM with Layer 2 rather than treating them as isolated features. Networks can share similar address formats while keeping independent balances, gas assets, block histories and confirmation rules. Keep the actual request details visible, and stop if the network, contract or permission cannot be explained clearly.

A useful review habit is to compare public chains with the active network state and the exact request shown by the wallet. Third-party DApps and smart contracts may introduce their own risk, and confirmed on-chain transactions usually cannot be reversed by the wallet alone.

network selection

Put each term back into its on-chain context: networks, accounts, transactions and contracts have different responsibilities.

public chains

When checking state, prefer verifiable evidence such as network, address, contract and transaction hash.

EVM

Networks can share similar address formats while keeping independent balances, gas assets, block histories and confirmation rules.

Layer 2

When third-party nodes, bridges or contracts are involved, evaluate their technical risk separately from the wallet interface.

Checks before confirmation

Networks can share similar address formats while keeping independent balances, gas assets, block histories and confirmation rules. In the context of EVM, it also helps to connect Layer 2 with network selection rather than treating them as isolated features. When third-party nodes, bridges or contracts are involved, evaluate their technical risk separately from the wallet interface. Keep the actual request details visible, and stop if the network, contract or permission cannot be explained clearly.

A useful review habit is to compare EVM with the active network state and the exact request shown by the wallet. Third-party DApps and smart contracts may introduce their own risk, and confirmed on-chain transactions usually cannot be reversed by the wallet alone.

Review checklist

  • Put each term back into its on-chain context: networks, accounts, transactions and contracts have different responsibilities.
  • When checking state, prefer verifiable evidence such as network, address, contract and transaction hash.
  • Networks can share similar address formats while keeping independent balances, gas assets, block histories and confirmation rules.
  • When third-party nodes, bridges or contracts are involved, evaluate their technical risk separately from the wallet interface.

Risks and follow-up

When third-party nodes, bridges or contracts are involved, evaluate their technical risk separately from the wallet interface. In the context of Layer 2, it also helps to connect network selection with public chains rather than treating them as isolated features. Put each term back into its on-chain context: networks, accounts, transactions and contracts have different responsibilities. Keep the actual request details visible, and stop if the network, contract or permission cannot be explained clearly.

A useful review habit is to compare Layer 2 with the active network state and the exact request shown by the wallet. Third-party DApps and smart contracts may introduce their own risk, and confirmed on-chain transactions usually cannot be reversed by the wallet alone.

Key risks

  • Never share a seed phrase, private key or verification code.
  • Third-party DApps, networks and contracts can fail or behave maliciously.
  • Staking and digital assets do not offer guaranteed returns or protection from price volatility.