# Tokens

An Axelar [deposit address](https://docs.axelar.dev/dev/axelarjs-sdk/token-transfer-dep-addr) is a temporary one-time address created and monitored by Axelar’s Relayer Services.

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Deposit addresses generally function for up to 24 hours.
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The following tutorials will teach you how to create Axelar deposit addresses to send Axelar USDC cross-chain from EVM to Secret Network and from Secret Network to EVM.