May 13, 2026
What are network (gas) fees, and who pays them?
Gas fees are paid to blockchain validators for processing transactions. The sender pays them, not EXTRA SAFE.
Every on-chain transaction – sending ETH, USD₮, or any token – requires a small payment to the network validators who process and confirm it. This fee is called gas.
Network | Avalanche C-Chain (Default) | Ethereum | Arbitrum |
|---|---|---|---|
Typical fee range | Gasless experience via UGTP – gas paid in USD₮, no AVAX needed. Effective user cost: near zero. | Varies widely – can range from $1 to $20+ during congestion | Typically, a few cents per transaction |
On Avalanche C-Chain with UGTP, you send USDT and pay gas with USD₮. No AVAX required in your wallet. For everyday payments and in-chat transfers, Avalanche is the zero-friction default.