USDT ERC20 Contract Address & Verification Guide
The official USDT ERC20 contract address on the Ethereum network is 0xdac17f958d2ee523a2206206994597c13d831ec7. Always verify this address before sending any funds to avoid losing assets to fraudulent tokens.
On Etherscan, this contract holds over $96 billion in on-chain market cap and has more than 13 million unique holders as of March 2026, making it one of the most widely held smart contracts on Ethereum.
Always double-check the USDT ERC20 contract address before transacting. The official address is 0xdac17f958d2ee523a2206206994597c13d831ec7 — never send to an unverified address.
How to Verify the USDT ERC20 Contract
To verify the USDT ERC20 contract, visit Etherscan at etherscan.io and search for the contract address. You will see the Token Rep status, current price, total supply, and full transaction history. The contract should display "TetherToken" as the contract name and show a verified source code badge.
- Navigate to etherscan.io and paste the contract address in the search bar
- Confirm the token name is "Tether USD" and the symbol is "USDT"
- Check that the contract is verified and shows the correct decimal count (6)
- Cross-reference with the official Tether website at tether.to
Using a verified contract address is critical for security. Counterfeit USDT tokens exist on Ethereum and can be sent to deceive recipients. Always verify before accepting payments.