Metis fees explained
Metis transactions are cheap and fast. Here is how gas works, what you pay in, and how to get the METIS you need.
Why Metis fees are low
Metis is an Ethereum layer-2 that batches transactions and settles to Ethereum, so gas stays low. You pay a small gas fee in METIS per transaction — far cheaper than Ethereum mainnet, and even deploying a token costs little.
What you pay fees in
All Metis gas is paid in METIS. A small amount covers deploying a token plus many transfers.
How to get METIS
- Buy METIS on a supporting exchange and withdraw it to your wallet on the Metis network.
- Or bridge assets to Metis and swap for METIS.
- Set your wallet to Metis — see add Metis to MetaMask.
Fees when creating a token
Launching a token on Metis costs the small gas plus any service fee — far cheaper than Ethereum. Try the Metis token creator or estimate with our cost calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Metis gas fees?
Very low — usually well under a cent for a transfer, and far cheaper than Ethereum for deploying a token.
What coin pays Metis fees?
METIS. Keep a small amount on the Metis network.
Why is Metis cheaper than Ethereum?
It is a layer-2 that batches transactions and settles to Ethereum, so gas does not spike the way it does on mainnet.
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