How Gas Fees Work on World Chain

World Chain is a Layer-2 blockchain built on the OP Stack (Superchain).

The “blockchain for humans” is tailored for human-centric applications, including zero gas fees for verified humans, native mobile distribution through mini-apps, resistance against cybersecurity (sybil) attacks for developers via World ID, and simplified crypto transactions.

Understanding Gas Fees on World Chain

In World Chain, every transaction comprises two components:

1. L2 Execution Fee: This is the cost to execute your transaction on the Layer-2 network.
2. L1 Security Fee: This covers the estimated cost of bundling and publishing the transaction proof on Ethereum (Layer-1).

Typically, the L1 security fee is higher than the L2 execution fee. The L1 fee fluctuates depending on the volume of transactions on Ethereum i.e. blockspace demand.

Gas-Free Transactions for Verified Humans

One of World Chain's standout features is the provision of zero cost transactions for all verified humans. This is achieved through a mechanism where the protocol seeks to reach an equilibrium where gas for casual users is ultimately covered by fees from bots and power users.

Interested [humans] and developers can learn more about the World Organization here.

Priority Blockspace for Humans (PBH)

World Chain introduces the concept of Priority Blockspace for Humans (PBH), ensuring that ordinary users aren't unfairly disadvantaged by automated systems.

PBH mitigates the impact of MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) exploitation and reduces the need to pay significant gas fees to be included in a block. This mechanism enables future flexibility, allowing for a separate EIP-1559-style market for human transactions.

You can learn more about PBH by exploring World Chain’s documentation here.

Mastering Transaction Efficiency on World Chain

To make the most of World Chain's features:

• Verification: Ensure you are a verified human to avail gas-free transactions.
• Leverage Mini-Apps: Utilize mini-apps for simplified crypto transactions and native mobile experience.
• Sybil Resistance: As a developer, take advantage of World ID for Sybil resistance, ensuring interactions are with unique human users.

World Chain's innovative gas fee mechanism and human-centric design make it a compelling choice for developers and users seeking efficient, cost-effective, and user-friendly blockchain interactions.

By eliminating gas fees for verified humans and introducing mechanisms like Priority Blockspace for Humans, World Chain is setting new standards in the blockchain ecosystem.

For more detailed information, refer to the World Chain Documentation.

Driving World Chain Gas Solutions with Blocknative

While World Chain introduces groundbreaking features like free gas fees for verified humans and Priority Blockspace for Humans (PBH), effective gas management remains crucial for power users and developers optimizing their applications. This is where Blocknative comes in.

Blocknative offers a range of tools to enhance transaction management on World Chain:

• Gas Estimation API: Even on networks like World Chain, where human-centric designs aim to reduce fees, accurately predicting transaction costs for bots, power users, or non-verified accounts is invaluable. Blocknative's API provides precise, real-time estimates for both L2 execution and L1 security fees.
• Transaction Monitoring: Gain visibility into transaction statuses, ensuring smooth dApp functionality and avoiding unnecessary delays.
• User Experience Optimization: Developers building on World Chain can leverage Blocknative's tools to create seamless experiences, such as prioritizing human transactions or managing bot interactions efficiently.

With Blocknative, developers and users on World Chain can maximize the benefits of this human-focused blockchain while maintaining efficiency and reliability.

Explore Blocknative’s Gas API

For more information on how Blocknative can support your World Chain integrations, check out our Gas Estimation API or reach out to our team via Telegram to discuss your needs.