# Send Tokens

## The key thing to remember about Polkadot ecosystem tokens

Being a user of the Polkadot ecosystem means that there are lots of different types of **token standards** that you should be familiar with.

The most common user mistake in the Polkadot ecosystem is sending tokens to an exchange from the incorrect chain. For example, if you send DOT tokens from the Asset Hub parachain to a **centralized exchange** (CEX), it is <mark style="color:red;">very unlikely</mark> that you will receive your DOT tokens on the exchange.

This is because the CEX has configured their wallet to only show you DOT tokens which have been received on the Polkadot relay chain. In reality, the CEX has indeed received your DOT tokens, and they will actually be in your account (on the Asset Hub parachain), but it will likely take you a long time to convince the CEX to investigate your issue.

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So, **please ensure you are sending tokens to the correct network**.
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For demonstration purposes, we chose a [Single Polkadot Vault](https://docs.novaspektr.io/wallet-management/polkadot-vault-wallet-legacy/single-polkadot-vault-wallet) account and used the **Chain-centric** layout.
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1. Choose your **preferred** wallet from the wallet drop-down by clicking on the wallet card.
2. On the **Assets** page, select the asset you’d like to send and click on the **send icon**.
3. By default, Nova Spektr selects the destination chain to be the same as the origin chain. You can **change** the destination chain from the drop-down list.

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For specific tokens, the **recipient network** selector is not visible, as cross-chain transfer has not been implemented yet.
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<summary>In case of a <img src="https://4183353316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgpjHmwxjqhwNUnQJcqG2%2Fuploads%2F4wj46MFGDSq5u9cDrGCX%2FIcon%20-%20Polkadot%20Vault.png?alt=media&#x26;token=03577cc6-8208-4a75-8778-bca5bc760daf" alt=""> Multishard wallet...</summary>

<img src="https://4183353316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgpjHmwxjqhwNUnQJcqG2%2Fuploads%2F8gl9661EMBLCGn0qEKjh%2FPortfolio%20-%20Send%20Tokens%20-%20Multishard.png?alt=media&#x26;token=3fd45b3b-4b57-42f7-b725-50b0e3476044" alt="" data-size="original">

If you choose a **Multishard** wallet, you are able to change your selected **shard(s)** under the drop-down menu.

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<summary>In case of a <img src="https://4183353316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgpjHmwxjqhwNUnQJcqG2%2Fuploads%2FBN8ssKiDAWbKJuXh1McN%2FIcon%20-%20Multisig.png?alt=media&#x26;token=4efe017c-349b-49b7-8da4-a56bbb702d3f" alt=""> Multisig wallet...</summary>

<img src="https://4183353316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgpjHmwxjqhwNUnQJcqG2%2Fuploads%2FVcX5Og7ciDQXVWdaFGrc%2FPortfolio%20-%20Send%20Tokens%20-%20Multisig.png?alt=media&#x26;token=5bbaf24f-6d22-4092-8c77-dc05dea08fda" alt="" data-size="original">

If you choose a **Multisig** wallet and you have more than one signatory, you are able to change your **signatory** account under the drop-down menu.

:warning: This signatory needs to lock up funds for the Multisig Deposit.

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4. Enter the recipient's account **address**.
5. Enter the **transfer amount**.

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<summary>In case of a <img src="https://4183353316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgpjHmwxjqhwNUnQJcqG2%2Fuploads%2FBN8ssKiDAWbKJuXh1McN%2FIcon%20-%20Multisig.png?alt=media&#x26;token=4efe017c-349b-49b7-8da4-a56bbb702d3f" alt=""> Multisig wallet...</summary>

<img src="https://4183353316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgpjHmwxjqhwNUnQJcqG2%2Fuploads%2FGCE0T346uKO9H84GjlSd%2FPortfolio%20-%20Send%20Tokens%20-%20Multisig%20-%20Description.png?alt=media&#x26;token=0df8bb0e-744b-407b-8e88-532f2b58e8c4" alt="" data-size="original">

If you choose a **Multisig** wallet, you can add a description of the operation.

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6. **Continue** and review all of the contextual information.
7. [Add to basket](https://docs.novaspektr.io/basket/add-operation-to-basket) or [Sign the operation](https://docs.novaspektr.io/operations/operations-signing).

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The Basket is supported by Multishard Polkadot Vault or Polkadot Vault with Dynamic derivations accounts.&#x20;
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The way of signing depends on the [wallet type](https://docs.novaspektr.io/wallet-management/wallet-types).
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