1) What this is
Wrong-network risk refers to the mismatch between an asset transfer and the network or chain context that the receiving side expects.
This concept is discussed because the same asset symbol can exist on multiple networks, and interfaces may require a specific chain context.
2) How it is commonly described
The topic is commonly described using examples where an asset is sent using one network while the receiving side expects another. Discussions often reference similar symbols across networks and the presence of wrapped or bridged representations.
In interface language, this is sometimes framed as a compatibility issue between the sending context and the receiving context.
3) What varies by platform
Platforms vary in how they label networks, how they educate users within the UI, and whether they detect or block mismatched routes. Some surfaces only present a single option to reduce ambiguity; others present many options with minimal explanation.
They also vary in how they handle unsupported routes operationally, which may not be visible from the interface alone.
4) What must not be inferred
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