Arbitrum fees explained
Arbitrum fees are low — typically a few cents — because it is an Ethereum layer-2 that batches transactions. You pay in ETH, just like on Ethereum.
How Arbitrum fees work
You pay Arbitrum gas in ETH. As a layer-2, Arbitrum executes transactions cheaply and posts batched data to Ethereum, so the cost per action is a small fraction of mainnet.
Why Arbitrum is cheap
Rollups spread Ethereum's settlement cost across many bundled transactions. The result is Ethereum-level security with fees usually in the cents.
Getting ETH on Arbitrum
You need ETH on Arbitrum. Bridge it from Ethereum, or withdraw directly to Arbitrum from exchanges that support it.
Cost to create a token
Deploying an ERC-20 on Arbitrum costs cents of ETH plus a flat service fee — among the cheapest options. See the Arbitrum creator and cost calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What coin pays Arbitrum fees?
ETH, the same as Ethereum. Keep a small ETH balance on Arbitrum for gas.
Why is Arbitrum cheaper than Ethereum?
It is a layer-2 that batches transactions and settles on Ethereum, sharing costs across users.
Is Arbitrum cheaper than Base?
Both are low-fee Ethereum L2s with comparable costs (cents). Either is far cheaper than Ethereum mainnet.
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