What Are Gas Fees?
Gas fees are payments to Ethereum validators for processing your transactions:- Every action on Ethereum costs gas
- Gas prices fluctuate based on network demand
- You pay in ETH (even for USDC transactions)
Zenland Gas Costs
Typical gas costs for Zenland actions:| Action | Gas Used | Cost @ 20 gwei | Cost @ 100 gwei |
|---|---|---|---|
| Create Escrow | ~200,000 | ~$1.50 | ~$7.50 |
| Accept Escrow | ~100,000 | ~$0.75 | ~$3.75 |
| Release Funds | ~80,000 | ~$0.60 | ~$3.00 |
| Open Dispute | ~60,000 | ~$0.45 | ~$2.25 |
| Agent Resolve | ~120,000 | ~$0.90 | ~$4.50 |
Costs vary with ETH price and network congestion. Check etherscan.io/gastracker for current prices.
Zero Gas with NYKNYC
NYKNYC Wallet
Zenland sponsors all gas fees when you use the NYKNYC smart wallet.
What’s Free with NYKNYC?
Escrow Actions
Create, accept, release, refund — all free
Dispute Resolution
Open disputes, invite agents — all free
Agent Registration
Register as an agent — free
Agent Actions
Resolve disputes as an agent — free
How It Works
NYKNYC uses ERC-4337 Account Abstraction:- You sign the transaction
- Zenland’s paymaster covers the gas
- You pay nothing in ETH
Using Standard Wallets
If you use MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, or other wallets:You’ll Need ETH
Keep ETH in your wallet for gas. Recommended:- Small transactions: 0.01 ETH ($15-30)
- Multiple transactions: 0.05 ETH ($80-150)
- Active trading: 0.1+ ETH
Tips to Save on Gas
Time your transactions
Time your transactions
Gas is cheaper at night (US time) and on weekends. Avoid peak hours.
Set a gas limit
Set a gas limit
Most wallets let you set a max gas price. Be patient for off-peak execution.
Batch if possible
Batch if possible
Using permit (EIP-2612) for tokens can save one transaction.
Gas vs Protocol Fees
Don’t confuse gas fees with protocol fees:| Type | What It Is | Who Gets It |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Fee | Payment to Ethereum validators | Ethereum network |
| Protocol Fee | 1% of escrow amount | Zenland DAO Treasury |
Which Wallet Should You Use?
- Choose NYKNYC If...
- Choose Standard Wallets If...
- You want zero gas costs
- You’re new to crypto
- You don’t have ETH
- You want the simplest experience
Get Started with NYKNYC
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