Polygon PoS vs Gnosis Chain fees: Gnosis Chain is 2,985,397× cheaper
Live network fees on both chains for the 2 assets they have in common, refreshed every 10 minutes.
| Polygon PoS | Gnosis Chain | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | EVM Layer 1 / sidechain | EVM Layer 1 / sidechain |
| Gas paid in | POL | xDAI |
| Token standard | ERC-20 | ERC-20 |
| Native transfer | $0.00075 | < $0.0001 |
| Token transfer | $0.0023 | < $0.0001 |
| DEX swap (approx.) | $0.0064 | < $0.0001 |
| Token transfer, 24 h range | $0.0021 – $0.0027 | < $0.0001 – < $0.0001 |
Verdict
- Token transfers: Gnosis Chain is 2,985,397× cheaper than Polygon PoS right now (< $0.0001 vs $0.0023), and cheaper for 2 of the 2 assets both networks support.
- Gas token: you need POL on Polygon PoS and xDAI on Gnosis Chain.
- Speed: blocks every ~2 s on Polygon PoS vs ~5 s on Gnosis Chain.
Cost to send each asset: Polygon PoS vs Gnosis Chain
| Asset | Polygon PoS | Gnosis Chain | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINK | $0.0023 | < $0.0001 | Gnosis Chain |
| UNI | $0.0023 | < $0.0001 | 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 Polygon PoS cheaper than Gnosis Chain?
For a token transfer, Gnosis Chain is currently 2,985,397× cheaper (< $0.0001 vs $0.0023). Fees change every block; this comparison is refreshed every 10 minutes.
Can I send tokens from Polygon PoS to Gnosis Chain directly?
No. A regular transfer stays on one network. Moving assets between Polygon PoS and Gnosis Chain requires a bridge or an exchange that supports both networks, which adds its own fees.
Details: Polygon PoS gas fees · Gnosis Chain gas fees · all chains · methodology
Data updated: 2026-10-01 11:50 UTC.