How does DeGate handle cross-chain gas, and when do I need native tokens?

With a DeGate recovery phrase wallet or another non-hardware account, you usually do not need to keep a native gas token on every chain. When a send, trade, or cross-chain action needs a network fee, the app can use an eligible asset already in your wallet to acquire the native token needed for that transaction. The cost is deducted from that asset balance and shown on the confirmation screen before you sign.

For example, you might use USDC on Ethereum to buy a token on Base. Base network fees are paid in ETH. DeGate can deduct the relevant amount from your Ethereum USDC and acquire the Base ETH needed for the transaction. You do not have to transfer ETH to your Base address first. Check the payment asset, network fee, and expected output on the confirmation screen.

Which balances can pay network fees?

The asset and its network both matter. Besides Ethereum USDC in the example above, eligible examples include:

These are examples, not a complete list. Your wallet needs enough of an eligible asset to cover the transaction and network fee. The confirmation screen shows what will be used and charged. See the DeGate fee documentation.

Does this also apply to USDC cross-chain transfers and ordinary sends?

Yes. The network fee for an ordinary send or a USDC cross-chain transfer can likewise be deducted from an eligible wallet balance. We charge no platform fee for either operation. Review the network fee and expected amount before signing. For platform fee rates, see swaps and fees.

What does a hardware-wallet account need?

A hardware-wallet account needs the relevant chain's native token at its hardware address to pay network fees for actions it sends. For example, a send on Base needs ETH. Trading, cross-chain transfers, and Turbo Range position actions may also involve network fees; review the charges on the confirmation screen. See hardware-wallet support for available actions.