Sonic fees explained
Sonic transactions are cheap and fast. Here is how gas works, what you pay in, and how to get the S you need.
Why Sonic fees are low
Sonic is a high-throughput EVM layer-1, so gas stays low even under load. You pay a small gas fee in S per transaction — far cheaper than Ethereum mainnet, and even deploying a token costs little.
What you pay fees in
All Sonic gas is paid in S. A small amount covers deploying a token plus many transfers.
How to get S
- Buy S on a major exchange and withdraw it to your wallet on the Sonic network.
- Or bridge assets to Sonic and swap for S.
- Set your wallet to Sonic — see add Sonic to MetaMask.
Fees when creating a token
Launching a token on Sonic costs the small gas plus any service fee — far cheaper than Ethereum. Try the Sonic token creator or estimate with our cost calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Sonic gas fees?
Very low — usually well under a cent for a transfer, and far cheaper than Ethereum for deploying a token.
What coin pays Sonic fees?
S. Keep a small amount on the Sonic network.
Why is Sonic cheaper than Ethereum?
It is a high-throughput layer-1, so gas does not spike the way it does on Ethereum mainnet.
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