To receive crypto, simply provide the sender with your appropriate crypto address, which you can find in your cryptocurrency wallet.
You can find out your cryptocurrency address by opening your crypto wallet.
Read more: How do I create a crypto wallet?
Every crypto wallet is a little different, but your crypto addresses will always be displayed somewhere within the wallet. Be aware that each cryptoasset can use a different format.
Here's an example of a Bitcoin address:
3FZbgi29cpjq2GjdwV8eyHuJJnkLtktZc5
Here’s an example of an Ethereum address:
0xb794f5ea0ba39494ce839613fffba74279579268
If you don't have a crypto wallet yet, we recommend the multi-chain Bitcoin.com Wallet. It's the easy-to-use, fully non-custodial web3 wallet trusted by millions. Here's how to find your crypto address in the Bitcoin.com Wallet:
Read more: How to send crypto.
Your cryptocurrency wallet will allow you to copy crypto addresses to your clipboard. Then, you just need to provide the sender with that address via email, messaging app, and so on. Make sure the sender and you are using the same blockchain. For example, send bitcoin to a Bitcoin address, Ether and ERC-20 tokens to Ethereum addresses, and so on.
Most wallets also provide you with a QR-code version of your crypto addresses. The sender can scan the QR code to get your address.
Here's a quick video demonstrating how to receive crypto in the multi-chain Bitcoin.com Wallet:
If you're using a centralized cryptocurrency exchange, the process is the same as above (ie. find your crypto address and provide it to the sender). When you receive crypto to a centralized exchange, however, you'll have to wait for the exchange to acknowledge it has received the cryptoasset and reflect the receipt in your account. This may take quite a bit longer (up to several hours) than if you receive your crypto to a wallet you control (ie. a non-custodial wallet).
Read more: Custodial versus non-custodial crypto wallets.
You can safely give out your crypto addresses to friends, family, and acquaintances. No one can steal your cryptoassets using just your crypto addresses. They'd need both your address and the private key to it. However, you should know that, since almost all blockchain networks are publicly viewable, whoever knows your crypto address can easily find out exactly how much crypto you have at that address by simply pasting the address into a block explorer like this one. They can also see every transaction you've ever made using that address. If you don't want people to see this information, you'll need to use a fresh crypto address. Luckily, that's easy to do. The Bitcoin.com Wallet, for example, allows you to create an unlimited number of new addresses, and creating a new address is done with the touch a button.
Sending crypto is as easy as choosing the amount to send and deciding where it goes.
Learn how to quickly and easily create a crypto wallet. Understand the different wallet types and their respective pros & cons.
Crypto debit cards make it possible to spend crypto anywhere credit cards are accepted.
Make sure your cryptoassets are safe with these simple tips.
Learn how to get your first crypto in minutes.
Learn how to sell crypto into local currency safely.
Sending crypto is as easy as choosing the amount to send and deciding where it goes.
Learn how to quickly and easily create a crypto wallet. Understand the different wallet types and their respective pros & cons.
Crypto debit cards make it possible to spend crypto anywhere credit cards are accepted.
Make sure your cryptoassets are safe with these simple tips.
A weekly rundown of the news that matters, plus educational resources and updates on products & services that support economic freedom