OP Mainnet vs Avalanche C-Chain fees: OP Mainnet is 19.2× cheaper
Live network fees on both chains for the 10 assets they have in common, refreshed every 10 minutes.
| OP Mainnet | Avalanche C-Chain | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Ethereum rollup (L2) | EVM Layer 1 / sidechain |
| Gas paid in | ETH | AVAX |
| Token standard | ERC-20 | ERC-20 |
| Native transfer | < $0.0001 | $0.0012 |
| Token transfer | $0.00019 | $0.0036 |
| DEX swap (approx.) | $0.00051 | $0.0099 |
| Token transfer, 24 h range | $0.00018 – $0.00019 | $0.0036 – $0.0038 |
Verdict
- Token transfers: OP Mainnet is 19.2× cheaper than Avalanche C-Chain right now ($0.00019 vs $0.0036), and cheaper for 10 of the 10 assets both networks support.
- Stablecoins: sending USDC costs $0.00019 on OP Mainnet vs $0.0036 on Avalanche C-Chain — OP Mainnet wins, provided the recipient accepts deposits on it.
- Gas token: you need ETH on OP Mainnet and AVAX on Avalanche C-Chain.
- Speed: blocks every ~2 s on OP Mainnet vs ~2 s on Avalanche C-Chain.
Cost to send each asset: OP Mainnet vs Avalanche C-Chain
| Asset | OP Mainnet | Avalanche C-Chain | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDC | $0.00019 | $0.0036 | OP Mainnet |
| USDE | $0.00019 | $0.0036 | OP Mainnet |
| WBTC | $0.00019 | $0.0036 | OP Mainnet |
| LINK | $0.00019 | $0.0036 | OP Mainnet |
| UNI | $0.00019 | $0.0036 | OP Mainnet |
| AAVE | $0.00019 | $0.0036 | OP Mainnet |
| ENA | $0.00019 | $0.0036 | OP Mainnet |
| SUSDE | $0.00019 | $0.0036 | OP Mainnet |
| EURC | $0.00019 | $0.0036 | OP Mainnet |
| 1INCH | $0.00019 | $0.0036 | OP Mainnet |
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 OP Mainnet cheaper than Avalanche C-Chain?
For a token transfer, OP Mainnet is currently 19.2× cheaper ($0.00019 vs $0.0036). Fees change every block; this comparison is refreshed every 10 minutes.
Can I send tokens from OP Mainnet to Avalanche C-Chain directly?
No. A regular transfer stays on one network. Moving assets between OP Mainnet and Avalanche C-Chain requires a bridge or an exchange that supports both networks, which adds its own fees.
Details: OP Mainnet gas fees · Avalanche C-Chain gas fees · all chains · methodology
Data updated: 2026-10-01 11:50 UTC.