Arbitrum One vs Unichain fees: Unichain is 13.1× cheaper
Live network fees on both chains for the 7 assets they have in common, refreshed every 10 minutes.
| Arbitrum One | Unichain | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Ethereum rollup (L2) | Ethereum rollup (L2) |
| Gas paid in | ETH | ETH |
| Token standard | ERC-20 | ERC-20 |
| Native transfer | $0.0011 | < $0.0001 |
| Token transfer | $0.0035 | $0.00027 |
| DEX swap (approx.) | $0.0098 | $0.00074 |
| Token transfer, 24 h range | $0.0035 – $0.0037 | $0.00027 – $0.00027 |
Verdict
- Token transfers: Unichain is 13.1× cheaper than Arbitrum One right now ($0.00027 vs $0.0035), and cheaper for 7 of the 7 assets both networks support.
- Stablecoins: sending USDT0 costs $0.0035 on Arbitrum One vs $0.00027 on Unichain — Unichain wins, provided the recipient accepts deposits on it.
- Gas token: you need ETH on Arbitrum One and ETH on Unichain — the same asset, so one balance can be bridged between them.
- Speed: blocks every ~0.25 s on Arbitrum One vs ~1 s on Unichain.
Cost to send each asset: Arbitrum One vs Unichain
| Asset | Arbitrum One | Unichain | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETH | $0.0011 | < $0.0001 | Unichain |
| USDT0 | $0.0035 | $0.00027 | Unichain |
| USDC | $0.0035 | $0.00027 | Unichain |
| LINK | $0.0035 | $0.00027 | Unichain |
| UNI | $0.0035 | $0.00027 | Unichain |
| BONK | $0.0035 | $0.00027 | Unichain |
| 1INCH | $0.0035 | $0.00027 | Unichain |
Transfer to an address that already holds the asset. New holders can cost more (Solana token-account rent, extra TRON energy). Exchange withdrawal fees are separate.
FAQ
Is Arbitrum One cheaper than Unichain?
For a token transfer, Unichain is currently 13.1× cheaper ($0.00027 vs $0.0035). Fees change every block; this comparison is refreshed every 10 minutes.
Can I send tokens from Arbitrum One to Unichain directly?
No. A regular transfer stays on one network. Moving assets between Arbitrum One and Unichain requires a bridge or an exchange that supports both networks, which adds its own fees.
Details: Arbitrum One gas fees · Unichain gas fees · all chains · methodology
Data updated: 2026-10-01 12:00 UTC.