BSC BTG vs Native BTG¶
The ticker is the same. The asset is not.
| Native BTG | BSC BTG | |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Bitgold Network, chain ID 618 |
BNB Smart Chain, chain ID 56 |
| Form | Native gas coin | BEP-20 token contract |
| Contract | None | 0x4C9027E10c5271Efca82379D3123917AE3F2374e |
| Used for | Gas and staking on Bitgold | Trading on BSC venues |
| Explorer | www.bitgold.live | BscScan |
The BSC token is listed by CoinMarketCap as Openverse Network (BTG). Its on-chain name is Bitgold and its symbol is BTG, but it is still a token contract on BSC, not the native coin.
Why the distinction matters¶
- Addresses are not interchangeable. A Bitgold address (
0x…, chain618) and a BSC address look similar but belong to different networks. Sending native BTG to a BSC address does not create BSC BTG. - The contract address is not a deposit address. Do not send any asset to the token contract itself. Contracts are not wallets, and tokens sent to one are usually unrecoverable.
- Supplies differ. Native BTG has a fixed supply of 200,000,000 on Bitgold. The BSC listing shows a much smaller supply. Do not assume a 1:1 relationship between the two.
- Prices differ. The BSC token trades on BSC venues; native BTG is used on Bitgold. They may track the same brand, but they are separate markets.
Is there a conversion route?¶
This site does not document a bridge or a 1:1 swap between native BTG and BSC BTG because no official route is published here. If Bitgold announces one, verify it on the official website and developer documentation before sending anything. A bridge or issuer controls the conversion; the token contract alone does not.
Common mistakes¶
- Sending native BTG to the contract address. The contract cannot return it. Always send to a wallet address you control.
- Sending BSC BTG to a Bitgold native address. The token exists only on BSC; the recipient's Bitgold wallet will not see it unless it is configured for BSC and the token.
- Assuming a 1:1 peg. Check the official conversion terms, not a chart or a social post.
- Using a "bridge" from a DM. A fake bridge is a common way to steal tokens. Start from the official Bitgold site.
Verify before you move¶
- The network shown in the sending wallet matches the network of the destination address.
- The asset is either native BTG (chain
618) or the BSC token at the contract above (chain56). - The destination is a wallet address, not a token contract.
- A small test transfer confirms the route before a larger amount.
Next step¶
Read Trading Risks, then choose a venue.