How to Deposit MEW on OKX? Cat-Themed Meme Coin Deposit Tutorial
To deposit MEW (cat in a dogs world) from an external wallet to OKX, the key point is: MEW is a meme coin on the Solana chain. OKX listed MEW for spot trading in April 2024, and deposits must go through the Solana network.
OKX's help center has a buying guide for MEW, clarifying that it is a Solana network meme coin project. OKX's official announcement also confirmed that MEW's contract address is MEW1gQWJ3nEXg2qgERiKu7FAFj79PHvQVREQUzScPP5. Before depositing, confirm which chain your MEW is on — the most commonly used and OKX-supported network is Solana.
Prerequisite: Confirm Which Network Your MEW Is On
MEW is a Solana ecosystem token deployed on the Solana blockchain. Before you start, confirm one thing at the source (another exchange or your Web3 wallet): your MEW is in a Solana network address. If it is on another chain, you need to bridge it to Solana before depositing to OKX.
Step 1: Get Your MEW Deposit Address on OKX
What to do: Log in to OKX, find the MEW deposit entry, select the network (Solana), and copy the address.
How to do it:
App: bottom [Assets] → [Deposit] → search "MEW" or "cat in a dogs world"
Web: [Assets] → [Deposit] → search MEW
The system will display available deposit networks — choose Solana network to get the corresponding deposit address
What counts as done: You have selected the Solana network, the deposit address is displayed on the page, and you have copied it.
⚠️ MEW mainly circulates on the Solana network. Choosing Solana means you can only transfer MEW from a Solana address. The address and network must match exactly.
Step 2: Initiate the Transfer from the Source
What to do: From where you hold MEW (another exchange or Web3 wallet), send the tokens to the address from Step 1.
How to do it:
Case A – You are withdrawing MEW from another exchange to OKX
Log in to the source exchange → find [Withdraw] → select MEW
Paste the OKX deposit address you copied in Step 1
The network must be set to Solana (consistent with OKX)
Enter the amount and submit the withdrawal request
Case B – You are transferring from your own Web3 wallet to OKX
Open your Web3 wallet (e.g., Phantom, OKX Web3 Wallet, etc.)
Click [Send] → paste the OKX deposit address
Confirm the connected network is Solana
Ensure you have SOL for gas fees → submit the transaction
What counts as done: The transaction has been submitted and you have obtained a TxID (transaction hash).
Step 3: Confirm the Deposit
What to do: Check the deposit progress on OKX.
How to do it:
Go to [Assets] → [Deposit history] to check the status
Or copy the TxID and search it on Solscan (Solana blockchain explorer)
What counts as done: The MEW balance on the OKX Assets page has increased and the status is "Completed".
Common Reasons for Failure
Network mismatch: This is the most common cause of failed deposits. MEW is a Solana ecosystem token; if you transfer from an Ethereum network to OKX's Solana address, the funds will be irretrievably lost. OKX's official announcement explicitly states MEW's contract address is
MEW1gQWJ3nEXg2qgERiKu7FAFj79PHvQVREQUzScPP5on the Solana chain.Insufficient gas fees: When transferring from a wallet, there must be enough SOL in the wallet to cover network fees, otherwise the transaction will be stuck.
Below the minimum deposit amount: OKX's deposit page displays the minimum deposit limit. Amounts below this threshold may not be credited; please refer to the on-page limit.
Risk Reminder
Sending to the wrong network is extremely difficult to reverse. MEW is a Solana chain token, and deposits can only go through the Solana network. Before every transfer, triple-check both the address and network.
MEW is a meme coin with extremely high price volatility. Only invest funds within your own risk tolerance.
OKX deposit addresses are usually permanent, but it is recommended to re-obtain a new address before each deposit to avoid issues from platform upgrades making old addresses invalid.
How to Confirm the Deposit Was Successful
After the deposit, open the OKX [Assets] page, search for MEW, and check if the available balance has increased by the corresponding amount.
Then go to [Deposit history] and check the specific deposit — if it shows "Completed", the funds are ready to use; if it shows "Pending", wait for sufficient on-chain confirmations and it will automatically update.
If more than 30 minutes pass without the funds arriving, use the TxID to check on Solscan. If the transaction succeeded on-chain but OKX has not credited it, provide the TxID to OKX customer support for assistance.
FAQ
Q: Does MEW deposit only support the Solana network? Currently, MEW is a Solana chain token, and the contract address confirmed in OKX's official announcement is a Solana chain address. Deposits typically go through the Solana network. Please refer to the list of available networks shown on the OKX deposit page for the most up-to-date information.
Q: What should I do if I can't find the MEW deposit option on OKX? MEW was listed for spot trading on OKX in April 2024, so the deposit function should exist. If you cannot find it, check whether your app is updated to the latest version, or confirm whether your account region supports the deposit of this token.
Q: Can lost funds be recovered if I deposited to the wrong network? There is no guarantee. This is the most typical deposit mistake. If the networks do not match, the funds will not be credited automatically. Recovery requires contacting OKX customer support and involves cross-chain asset recovery, with a limited success rate. The best solution is to never send funds to the wrong network in the first place.
