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  • How to send / receive CAT20?
  • How to Merge CAT20 UTXOs

Please do your own research. This guide serves only as a reference for users.

How to send / receive CAT20?

Step 1: Download the Chrome Extension

• Download UniSat Wallet: Visit the official Chrome Web Store link for UniSat Wallet and verify that it has a large number of reviews and a verified checkmark to ensure it’s not a phishing site. Download link: Here

Make sure you are using the latest version of the extension, which must be at least v1.5.0 or higher.

Step 2: Set Up Your Wallet

• Install the extension and set up your wallet. During the setup process, securely back up your seed phrase and make sure not to share it or store it online.

Step 3: Select a Taproot Address

• Ensure that you select a Taproot address to be compatible with Fractal Bitcoin.

Only Taproot and Native Segwit wallet addresses are supported to transfer CAT20 tickers.

Step 4: Toggle to Fractal Bitcoin• In the wallet interface, navigate to the top-right corner and switch from BTC Mainnet to Fractal Bitcoin Mainnet.

Step 5: Check Your CAT20 Balance

• Once you’ve toggled to Fractal Bitcoin, your balance will be displayed.

• To receive CAT20, click Receive and copy your Fractal Bitcoin receiving address to share with others. (Taproot and Native Segwit wallet addresses only)

Step 6: Send CAT20

  • To send CAT20, please click on the specific CAT20 ticker you want to send and then click on Send.

  • Carefully review the transaction details, including inputs and outputs, before confirming. Once verified, click Next and sign the transaction.

Note: You can send up to 4 UTXOs in one transaction. After sending, the UTXOs will automatically merge into one.


How to Merge CAT20 UTXOs

Merging multiple CAT20 UTXOs into a single UTXO can only be done if they share the same genesis transaction. Follow these steps to merge your UTXOs:

Step 1: Select the CAT20 Ticker

Select the CAT20 TickerClick on the specific CAT20 ticker you want to merge. In the pop-up menu, select Merge UTXOs.

Step 2: Choose UTXOs to Merge

  • In the Merge window, select the number of UTXOs you wish to merge and set your fee rate.

  • Review the transaction details to ensure accuracy, then click Start Merging to initiate the merging process.

Note: You can merge up to 100 UTXOs in one go.

Step 3: Confirm and Start the Merge

  • Once you’ve reviewed all the details, click Start to begin the UTXO merge. After the transaction is confirmed, you’ll see the progress in the wallet interface.