# How does the Ethereum network handle ERC-20 token transfers?

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**Created:** [August 2, 2024, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/how-does-the-ethereum-network-handle-erc-20-token-transfers/22807 "2024-08-02T12:10:23Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 2, 2024, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/how-does-the-ethereum-network-handle-erc-20-token-transfers/22807/1 "2024-08-02T12:10:23Z")

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The Ethereum network handles ERC-20 token transfers by recording them as transactions on the blockchain, using smart contracts to execute the transfer functions.