Wallet Network Mismatch: Common Causes on Sei
Why a token can appear missing when the wallet is simply connected to another network.
Why this matters on Sei
When a balance appears missing, the asset may simply be on another network. Checking the chain and token contract before assuming a loss is one of the simplest troubleshooting steps.
Sei has its own network environment and may expose different application and asset conventions depending on the wallet and ecosystem.
Sei can expose different asset and application conventions depending on the wallet and ecosystem you use, so confirm which environment a balance belongs to before acting on it.
Sei: what to pay attention to
- Assets and tokens: Verify the network-specific asset representation.
- Costs: Compare the complete network and route costs before moving small balances.
- Security: Confirm network, destination and transaction details before signing.
A Sei checklist for this topic
- Never enter a seed phrase or private key into a scanning or recovery site, including for Sei.
- Leave a balance alone when the cost of moving it from Sei exceeds what you would receive.
- Confirm the wallet address and that you are viewing Sei before interpreting any balance.
- List every asset visible on Sei and mark unfamiliar tokens for research instead of interacting with them.
Bridge from Sei
Compare the complete network and route costs before moving small balances. On the Sui side: verify the network-specific asset and object details rather than applying EVM assumptions.
The bridge guide below is informational; any transaction depends on current network conditions and the route shown in the bridge interface.
Sei → Sui BRIDGE GUIDE