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Gas (Network Fee)
Fee paid to process a transaction. Paid in the network native token (ETH on Ethereum, SOL on Solana).
Gas — the fee for processing a transaction on a blockchain. Paid in the network's native token.
How much
| Network | Typical tx |
|---|---|
| Ethereum L1 | $1-50 (depends on load) |
| Arbitrum / Optimism | $0.05-0.50 |
| Base | $0.05-0.30 |
| Polygon | $0.001-0.01 |
| Solana | $0.0001-0.01 |
| BNB Chain | $0.10-0.30 |
Why farmers care
If each tx costs $5 and you do 50 txs for one drop = $250 in fees before tokens. If drop gives $100 → you lose.
Rule: farm only where gas < 5% of expected payout.
How to save
- L2 over L1 — Arbitrum/Optimism/Base 50-100x cheaper than Ethereum.
- Timing — Ethereum gas cheaper on weekends / UTC nights.
- Solana — almost free.
- Batch txs when possible.
See also
Layer 2 (L2) and Layer 1 (L1)
L1 — base blockchain (Ethereum). L2 — overlay for cheap fast transactions (Arbitrum, Optimism, Base).
Wallet
Software/device for storing crypto and signing transactions. The main crypto tool.
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