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An asset identifies what you hold or move. A route identifies how it reaches its destination.

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Asset vs. network or payment rail

An asset is a currency or token, such as EUR or USDC. A network is the blockchain carrying a crypto transfer. A payment rail is a banking system used to move funds, such as SEPA for euro payments. An asset symbol alone doesn’t select a route. For example, conversion rules for USDC on Ethereum and Polygon use different network settings and separate inbound addresses.

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Funding method vs. destination

A funding method identifies a deposit or withdrawal option. Its metadata can describe the asset, network, payment rail, and requirements. Use the account’s available methods and limits to determine whether you can use it. A destination identifies where funds arrive: a bank account or wallet address. Some networks also require a tag or memo to identify the intended recipient. Keep the destination details with their route. See Deposits and withdrawals and conversion routes.

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Asset amount vs. display value

An asset amount counts units of that asset. A value in a quote asset expresses their worth in another asset, such as a display currency. Obviously, changing the display currency doesn’t exchange the funds (see the next page for that). Follow each endpoint’s decimal-string and precision requirements. Keep display rounding separate from the amount you send. See Assets for funding and trading precision.