How to Optimize Gas Costs
Gas costs significantly impact DeFi profitability. Learn advanced techniques to minimize transaction costs.
Gas Optimization Strategies
Timing Strategies:| Time | Typical Gas (Gwei) | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| . . . | . . . . . . . . . - | . . . . . |
| Weekday peak | 50-150 | Urgent only |
| Evening/night | 20-40 | Non-urgent |
| Weekend | 15-30 | Batch operations |
- Use L2 networks
- Batch transactions
- Optimize approval patterns
- Use gas tokens (deprecated but some exist)
Network Comparison
| Network | Typical Tx Cost |
|---|---|
| . . . . - | . . . . . . . . - |
| Ethereum | $5-50 |
| Arbitrum | $0.10-0.50 |
| Base | $0.01-0.10 |
| Polygon | $0.01-0.05 |
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Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Audit Current Spending
Review past transactions to understand your gas spending patterns.
Tips
- ✓Use Etherscan gas tracker
- ✓DeBank shows total gas spent
- ✓Identify biggest gas consumers
2
Migrate to L2s
Move activity to Arbitrum, Base, or other L2s for 10-100x savings.
Tips
- ✓Most protocols are on L2s now
- ✓One-time bridge cost pays off fast
- ✓Check protocol availability
3
Time Your Transactions
Schedule non-urgent transactions for low-gas periods.
Tips
- ✓Set gas alerts
- ✓Weekends are cheapest
- ✓Early morning UTC is often low
4
Batch Operations
Combine multiple operations into single transactions where possible.
Tips
- ✓Use multicall when available
- ✓Some protocols support batch
- ✓DeFi Saver can batch
5
Optimize Approvals
Use exact approvals instead of unlimited to reduce future revoke costs.
Tips
- ✓Permit2 reduces approvals
- ✓Group approvals with operations
6
Use Gas Estimation
Set gas limits properly. Do not overpay or risk failed transactions.
Tips
- ✓MetaMask estimates are usually good
- ✓Add 10-20% buffer
- ✓Avoid too-low gas
7
Implement Automation
Use Gelato or similar to execute at optimal gas times automatically.
Tips
- ✓Gelato waits for low gas
- ✓Set max gas price limits
- ✓Worth it for regular operations