This guide will show you how to send Proton-wrapped assets (xTokens) to another Proton account instantly and without any fees within the Proton network. Other options when sending Proton-wrapped assets include unwrapping onto the Ethereum (ERC-20) or Binance Smart Chain (BEP-20) networks.
Before starting
- You will need to create an account.
- You will need to fund your account as well.
Overview
Detailed Steps
To send funds to friends or family via WebAuth Wallet, follow the steps below. For how to receive, go to the bottom of the page.
To Send on the Proton Network
- From the Home Screen, click on the Proton-based token you would like to send.
- Click 'Send'
- Enter the Proton @name of the recipient (the '@' is pre-filled).
- Enter the amount and click "Continue"
- Review the details and confirm all the fields are accurate.
- On the next page, enter a public memo for the transfer (ie "Happy Birthday Timmy!" or "Rent for April").
- Once you are ready to proceed, click the "Send" button and provide authorization to complete the transaction.
⚠️ All transactions are posted to the Blockchain are final and cannot be reversed. Ensure to double check the amount and recipient before sending.
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ℹ️ You may have noticed that only 1 XPR ~$0.02 was sent. With Protonchain, you can send amounts as low as $0.01 instantly and without paying any fees :)
To Send on the Bitcoin, Ethereum or Binance Smart Chain (BEP20) Network
ℹ️ Some of these network options are not available for all Proton-based cryptocurrency options. Please click on the cryptocurrency you wish to transfer and check the tab for available network options.
Follow steps 1 and 2 from above before continuing.
- Enter the Bitcoin, Ethereum or Binance (BEP20) address of the recipient.
- Enter the amount and click "Continue"
- Review the details and confirm all the fields are accurate. You can also enter a public memo for the transfer (ie "Happy Birthday Timmy!" or "Rent for April").
- Once you are ready to proceed, click the "Send" button and provide authorization to complete the transaction.
To Send to an Exchange: Proton, Ethereum or Binance (BEP20)
Follow steps 1 and 2 from above before continuing.
- Choose the 'Exchanges' option on the lower tab from the top of your screen
- Choose the exchange you would like to send your Proton-based cryptocurrency to
- Enter the amount and click "Continue"
- Review the details and confirm all the fields are accurate. You can also enter a public memo for the transfer (ie "Happy Birthday Timmy!" or "Rent for April").
- Once you are ready to proceed, click the "Send" button and provide authorization to complete the transaction.
Receiving Crypto with the WebAuth.com Wallet
To Receive on the Proton Network
It's super simple, just share your Proton @name!
- Click on the Proton-based token you would like to Receive.
- Click 'Proton' in the upper left tab to see your Proton @name.
- Click the 'Share address' button and choose how you would like to send your @name to your peer.
- Once your peer has your @name, they can send you any Proton-based tokens within the Proton network!
To Receive on the Bitcoin, Ethereum or Binance Smart Chain (BEP20) networks
- Click on the Proton-based token you would like to Receive.
- Click on 'Binance', 'Ethereum' or 'Binance (BEP20)' in the upper tab to see your address.
- Click the 'Share address' button and choose how you would like to send your address to your peer.
- Once your peer has your Ethereum or Binance address, they can send you any Proton-based tokens to your Proton account!