# How to Receive Tokens

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1. Open the Nova Wallet application.
2. `Select` **Receive** from the balance widget.
3. `Select` the **asset** you wish to receive, or you can search for it in the search bar.
4. If the asset is supported on more than one network, `select` the **network** for receiving the asset.
5. You can share your account address in multiple ways. You can show your **QR code**, or tap the **Copy Address button** to copy your address into the clipboard, or tap the **Share QR code button** to share your address via another app on your phone.
6. If your copied address appears to be invalid, `select` **View Address Formats** and copy your **Legacy** **address** instead; see below for more information about Legacy addresses.

### Unified and Legacy Addresses

You can use the same Nova Wallet account on many supported networks at once. However, different chains in the Polkadot ecosystem used different address formats. This meant that the same account had different addresses, depending on the network where you used it. This can cause confusion, especially for new users. These custom address formats are now called **Legacy addresses**.

A unified address format can be used across all chains within the Polkadot ecosystem. It's the same address format that used to be used on the Polkadot network; now, it's universal. This update aims to deliver a simpler, more consistent user experience while reducing errors. By default, Nova Wallet will show your **Unified address**.

Some exchanges may still require your Legacy address for deposits or withdrawals. Exchanges may need more time to fully integrate the new unified format as different chains in the Polkadot ecosystem adopt it. Select **View Address Formats** on the Receive screen if you need to copy your Legacy address.

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