OP Mainnet vs Celo fees: OP Mainnet is 7.2× cheaper
Live network fees on both chains for the 2 assets they have in common, refreshed every 10 minutes.
| OP Mainnet | Celo | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Ethereum rollup (L2) | Ethereum rollup (L2) |
| Gas paid in | ETH | CELO |
| Token standard | ERC-20 | ERC-20 |
| Native transfer | < $0.0001 | $0.00043 |
| Token transfer | $0.00019 | $0.0013 |
| DEX swap (approx.) | $0.00051 | $0.0037 |
| Token transfer, 24 h range | $0.00018 – $0.00019 | $0.0013 – $0.0013 |
Verdict
- Token transfers: OP Mainnet is 7.2× cheaper than Celo right now ($0.00019 vs $0.0013), and cheaper for 2 of the 2 assets both networks support.
- Stablecoins: sending USDC costs $0.00019 on OP Mainnet vs $0.0013 on Celo — OP Mainnet wins, provided the recipient accepts deposits on it.
- Gas token: you need ETH on OP Mainnet and CELO on Celo.
- Speed: blocks every ~2 s on OP Mainnet vs ~1 s on Celo.
Cost to send each asset: OP Mainnet vs Celo
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 Celo?
For a token transfer, OP Mainnet is currently 7.2× cheaper ($0.00019 vs $0.0013). Fees change every block; this comparison is refreshed every 10 minutes.
Can I send tokens from OP Mainnet to Celo directly?
No. A regular transfer stays on one network. Moving assets between OP Mainnet and Celo requires a bridge or an exchange that supports both networks, which adds its own fees.
Details: OP Mainnet gas fees · Celo gas fees · all chains · methodology
Data updated: 2026-10-01 11:50 UTC.