Unichain fees explained
Unichain transactions are cheap and fast. Here is how gas works, what you pay in, and how to get the ETH you need.
Why Unichain fees are low
Unichain is an Ethereum layer-2 that batches transactions and settles to Ethereum, so gas stays low. You pay a small gas fee in ETH per transaction — far cheaper than Ethereum mainnet, and even deploying a token costs little.
What you pay fees in
All Unichain gas is paid in ETH. A small amount covers deploying a token plus many transfers.
How to get ETH on Unichain
- Bridge ETH from Ethereum or another chain to Unichain.
- Or withdraw ETH from a supporting exchange directly to Unichain.
- Set your wallet to Unichain — see add Unichain to MetaMask.
Fees when creating a token
Launching a token on Unichain costs the small gas plus any service fee — far cheaper than Ethereum. Try the Unichain token creator or estimate with our cost calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Unichain gas fees?
Very low — usually a fraction of a cent for a transfer, and far cheaper than Ethereum for deploying a token.
What coin pays Unichain fees?
ETH. Keep a small amount on the Unichain network.
Why is Unichain 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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