Sonic vs Celo fees: Sonic is 9.4× cheaper
Live network fees on both chains for the 2 assets they have in common, refreshed every 10 minutes.
| Sonic | Celo | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | EVM Layer 1 / sidechain | Ethereum rollup (L2) |
| Gas paid in | S | CELO |
| Token standard | ERC-20 | ERC-20 |
| Native transfer | < $0.0001 | $0.00043 |
| Token transfer | $0.00014 | $0.0013 |
| DEX swap (approx.) | $0.00040 | $0.0037 |
| Token transfer, 24 h range | $0.00014 – $0.00017 | $0.0013 – $0.0013 |
Verdict
- Token transfers: Sonic is 9.4× cheaper than Celo right now ($0.00014 vs $0.0013), and cheaper for 2 of the 2 assets both networks support.
- Stablecoins: sending USDC costs $0.00014 on Sonic vs $0.0013 on Celo — Sonic wins, provided the recipient accepts deposits on it.
- Gas token: you need S on Sonic and CELO on Celo.
- Speed: blocks every ~1 s on Sonic vs ~1 s on Celo.
Cost to send each asset: Sonic 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 Sonic cheaper than Celo?
For a token transfer, Sonic is currently 9.4× cheaper ($0.00014 vs $0.0013). Fees change every block; this comparison is refreshed every 10 minutes.
Can I send tokens from Sonic to Celo directly?
No. A regular transfer stays on one network. Moving assets between Sonic and Celo requires a bridge or an exchange that supports both networks, which adds its own fees.
Details: Sonic gas fees · Celo gas fees · all chains · methodology
Data updated: 2026-10-01 11:50 UTC.