Ethereum vs Gnosis Chain fees: Gnosis Chain is 38,044,000,568× cheaper
Live network fees on both chains for the 2 assets they have in common, refreshed every 10 minutes.
| Ethereum | Gnosis Chain | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Layer 1 | EVM Layer 1 / sidechain |
| Gas paid in | ETH | xDAI |
| Token standard | ERC-20 | ERC-20 |
| Native transfer | $0.015 | < $0.0001 |
| Token transfer | $0.047 | < $0.0001 |
| DEX swap (approx.) | $0.130 | < $0.0001 |
| Token transfer, 24 h range | $0.021 – $0.047 | < $0.0001 – < $0.0001 |
Verdict
- Token transfers: Gnosis Chain is 38,044,000,568× cheaper than Ethereum right now (< $0.0001 vs $0.047), and cheaper for 2 of the 2 assets both networks support.
- Gas token: you need ETH on Ethereum and xDAI on Gnosis Chain.
- Speed: blocks every ~12 s on Ethereum vs ~5 s on Gnosis Chain.
Cost to send each asset: Ethereum vs Gnosis Chain
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 Ethereum cheaper than Gnosis Chain?
For a token transfer, Gnosis Chain is currently 38,044,000,568× cheaper (< $0.0001 vs $0.047). Fees change every block; this comparison is refreshed every 10 minutes.
Can I send tokens from Ethereum to Gnosis Chain directly?
No. A regular transfer stays on one network. Moving assets between Ethereum and Gnosis Chain requires a bridge or an exchange that supports both networks, which adds its own fees.
Details: Ethereum gas fees · Gnosis Chain gas fees · all chains · methodology
Data updated: 2026-10-01 12:00 UTC.