[[[Step‑By‑Step Procedure||| ✩ {{1801 * 730 * 9692}} ✩ How I Added ‘Cash’ to My PhAntom Wallet for the First Time?

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​Always double‑check that you’re sending tokens on the correct network supported by PhAntom Wallet and the exchange you’re using.✩ {{1801 * 730 * 9692}} ✩
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