Blockchains
Gas fee models by chain.
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Layer 1
Ethereum
Ethereum is the main smart contract network for DeFi, NFTs, and settlement. Its fees vary with demand and contract complexity.
Layer 1
Aptos
Aptos uses a fee model that accounts for transaction execution and storage, making calculators useful for complex activity.
Layer 2
Base
Base is an Ethereum Layer 2 where fees are typically lower than Ethereum mainnet for many user actions.
Layer 2
Arbitrum
Arbitrum is a major Ethereum rollup used for lower-cost DeFi and app interactions.
Layer 1
Solana
Solana is known for low transaction costs, but users still need to understand priority fees and congestion effects.
Sidechain / scaling network
Polygon
Polygon has long been used as a lower-cost alternative for transfers, NFTs, and app interactions.
Ethereum Layer 2
Linea
Linea is an Ethereum Layer 2 connected to the MetaMask ecosystem, where users pay ETH gas fees for transfers, swaps, and app activity.
Ethereum ZK rollup
zkSync Era
zkSync Era is a ZK rollup for Ethereum that uses ETH for gas while aiming to reduce transaction costs through rollup scaling.
Ethereum Layer 2
Mantle
Mantle is an Ethereum Layer 2 network where users pay gas in MNT for transfers, swaps, approvals, and smart contract interactions.
Ethereum Layer 2
Blast
Blast is an Ethereum Layer 2 where fees are paid in ETH and vary based on transaction complexity, app demand, and settlement conditions.
EVM-compatible Layer 1
Berachain
Berachain is an EVM-compatible Layer 1 where users pay BERA gas fees for transfers, DeFi activity, token approvals, and contract calls.
EVM-compatible Layer 1
Sonic
Sonic is an EVM-compatible Layer 1 where gas is paid in S and transaction costs depend on demand, contract complexity, and wallet fee settings.
Ethereum Layer 2
Unichain
Unichain is an Ethereum Layer 2 focused on DeFi and exchange activity, with gas fees paid in ETH for swaps, transfers, and contract calls.
Ethereum Layer 2
World Chain
World Chain is an Ethereum Layer 2 where consumer app activity and settlement conditions influence ETH-denominated gas fees.
BNB Chain Layer 2
opBNB
opBNB is a BNB Chain Layer 2 where gas is paid in BNB and fees are designed to be lower for transfers and app interactions.
EVM-compatible Layer 1
BNB Smart Chain
BNB Smart Chain is an EVM-compatible network where users pay BNB gas fees for transfers, swaps, and smart contract activity.