# ICS-20 <> ERC-20 Token Conversion ## Introduction Tokens on Demex EVM exist in different representation: * Tokens that are bridged into Demex L1 by the canonical bridges (IBC, Axelar, PolyNetwork) are represented by the **ICS-20** standard. These tokens are Cosmos-native and IBC-enabled by default. * Tokens created within the EVM by developers are typically represented by the **ERC20** standard. These tokens cannot be transferred out via IBC or interacted with on Demex without conversion. In order for ICS-20 tokens (e.g. $OSMO) to be used in the EVM module, and for deployed ERC20 contracts to be used in Demex L1, they need to be converted from one representation to the other. {% hint style="info" %} Note that the $SWTH token is **natively cross-compatible**, and this module is **not required** to convert $SWTH between its ICS-20 and ERC-20 representations. $SWTH is the only token that exists in both representations at the same time (think superposition). {% endhint %} ## How To Convert ### L1 to EVM To convert via UI, in the Demex withdrawal page, select "Demex EVM" as the withdrawal chain and proceed as usual. ### EVM to L1 To convert via UI, in the Demex deposit page, select "Demex EVM" as the source chain and proceed as usual. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://guide.dem.exchange/evm/ics-20-less-than-greater-than-erc-20-token-conversion.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.