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Ethereum: wallets, gas and layer 2 networks
Ethereum is a smart-contract network with ETH as its native asset. Applications run on it, while layer-2 networks use Ethereum for verification and settlement.
Ethereum
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Ethereum Mainnet: the network, asset and gas
Ethereum Mainnet is a Layer 1 network that runs smart contracts. Ether (ETH) is its native asset and pays ordinary transaction fees. Base and Arbitrum One are separate Layer 2 networks that use Ethereum for settlement.
- Network
- Ethereum Mainnet · L1
- Chain ID
- 1
- Native asset and fee currency
- Ether · ETH
- Smart-contract execution
- Ethereum Virtual Machine · EVM
Where a Lighter trade executes
A validity proof
Proves that operations were executed correctly.
Ethereum
Verifies proofs and finalizes state changes.
Details and sources
- Settlement layer
- L1. Ethereum validators confirm mainnet transactions. Source ↗
Verified on 06.10.2026
How do I receive USDC on Ethereum?
Withdraw USDC from an exchange using its Ethereum network to receive USDC on Ethereum Mainnet. Receiving the tokens does not require you to pay gas. To send them later in an ordinary wallet transaction, you need ETH on Ethereum Mainnet.
Receive USDC on Mainnet
Choose USDC and the Ethereum network on the exchange, then use your Ethereum wallet address. The exchange sets the withdrawal fee.
Fund the later transaction
An ordinary USDC transfer from your wallet uses ETH for gas. USDC is deducted from your USDC balance; gas is paid from your ETH balance.
USDC contract on Ethereum Mainnet
0xA0b86991c6218b36c1d19D4a2e9Eb0cE3606eB48 ↗
Getting in and out
Using mainnet requires assets on Ethereum. Receive ETH by transfer or an exchange withdrawal; a bridge moves assets between Ethereum and another network.
| Coin | Exchange | Network on the exchange | Fee | Minimum | Withdrawals | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETH | MEXC | ETHEREUM(ERC20) | 0.000024 | 0.001 | Open | Withdraw |
| ETH | Bitget | ETH | 0.00004132 | 0.0041311 | Open | Withdraw |
| ETH | OKX | ERC20 | 0.00009 | 0.001 | Open | Withdraw |
| ETH | Binance | ETH | 0.00015 | 0.002 | Open | Withdraw |
| ETH | Kraken | ETHEREUM | 0.00015 | 0.00018 | Open | Withdraw |
| ETH | Bybit | ETH | 0.0003 | 0.0015 | Open | Withdraw |
| ETH | Gate.io | ETH | 0.000385 | 0.002 | Open | Withdraw |
| ETH | BingX | ERC20 | 0.0004 | 0.002017 | Open | Withdraw |
| ETH | HTX | ETH | 0.0005 | 0.0001 | Open | Withdraw |
| ETH | KuCoin | ERC20 | 0.0015 | 0.003 | Open | Withdraw |
| USDC | MEXC | ETHEREUM(ERC20) | 0.17 | 2 | Open | Withdraw |
| USDC | Binance | ETH | 0.5 | 5 | Open | Withdraw |
| USDC | Kraken | ETHEREUM | 0.6768 | 0.81216 | Open | Withdraw |
| USDC | Bybit | ETH | 0.8 | 6 | Open | Withdraw |
| USDC | Gate.io | ETH | 0.999 | 0.01 | Open | Withdraw |
| USDC | BingX | ERC20 | 1 | 4.996603 | Open | Withdraw |
| USDC | HTX | ERC20 | 1.249856 | 2 | Open | Withdraw |
| USDC | Bitget | ERC20 | 1.997803 | 9.989012 | Open | Withdraw |
| USDC | KuCoin | ERC20 | 5.5 | 1 | Open | Withdraw |
Exchange data as of 14.10.2026 22:37
Verified on 06.10.2026
Are Ethereum, Base and Arbitrum One balances shared?
Ethereum Mainnet, Base and Arbitrum One keep separate balances. Switching the network in a wallet displays another network's balance. A bridge moves assets between networks; an exchange can also withdraw directly to a supported destination network.
| Network | Chain ID | Gas asset | Balance shown in the wallet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethereum Mainnet | 1 | ETH on Ethereum | Ethereum Mainnet balance |
| Base | 8453 | ETH on Base | Base balance |
| Arbitrum One | 42161 | ETH on Arbitrum One | Arbitrum One balance |
Wallets
A wallet manages your Ethereum account: it displays balances, signs transfers and connects to applications. Mobile apps, extensions and hardware wallets are available.
Verified on 06.10.2026
What does an Ethereum Mainnet transaction cost?
An Ethereum execution fee is the gas used multiplied by the effective gas price. The base fee is burned; the priority fee goes to the validator that includes the transaction. Both are paid in ETH.
Base fee → burned
Ethereum removes the base-fee portion from circulation.
Priority fee → validator
The validator receives the priority-fee portion for including the transaction.
Illustrative ETH transfer
In this worked example, a simple ETH transfer on Ethereum Mainnet with no extra data or contract execution uses 21,000 gas. At an assumed effective gas price of 2 gwei, including the base fee and priority fee, the fee is 0.000042 ETH. One gwei is one billionth of an ETH. A USDC transfer executes a token contract and uses a different amount of gas.
21,000 × 2 gwei = 0.000042 ETH
The transferred asset and gas
Ethereum fee
Pays for network execution of a transfer or contract call.
A stablecoin
The transfer amount is denominated in the stablecoin; gas is paid in ETH.
Details and sources
- Gas
- Mainnet transaction fees are paid in ETH. Sending stablecoins also requires an ETH balance. Source ↗
Verified on 06.10.2026
What happens on the network
Ethereum supports swaps, lending and staking. Perpetual exchanges also use dedicated networks that submit their results to Ethereum.
- Lighter
- A dedicated trading ZK-rollup. Proofs of order matching and liquidations are verified on Ethereum. Source ↗
- GRVT
- Positions live on GRVT’s own ZKsync validium chain. Reserve custody contracts and the DeFi Vault are on Ethereum. Source ↗
Verified on 06.10.2026
Security
- Cross-chain transfer
- A bridge adds risks from its contracts and operators. The destination network, token and address must match the selected route. Source ↗
Verified on 06.10.2026
Sources
- Ethereum.org Network concepts, applications and wallets.
- Etherscan Mainnet transactions, addresses and contracts.
Verified on 06.10.2026
Wallets for this network
Wallet
Keeper (Tonkeeper)
A wallet for transfers, swaps and connecting to apps. Previously named Tonkeeper; multichain features are available on mobile first.
- Ethereum
iOS · Android
User controls keys
Checked 2026-10-01
Wallet
Phantom
A wallet for Solana, Ethereum, Base, Bitcoin and other supported networks. Available on mobile and as a browser extension, with asset transfers and app connections in one interface.
- Ethereum
iOS · Android · Extension
User controls keys
Checked 2026-10-01
Wallet · Terminal
Crypto Bot
A custodial Telegram wallet with transfers, checks, P2P and exchange trading. Deposit and withdrawal support depends on the exact coin and network.
- Ethereum
Telegram
Service holds balance
Checked 2026-10-01
Wallet · Terminal
xRocket
A Telegram wallet with transfers and cheques, a separate trading balance and exchange orders.
- Ethereum
Telegram
Service holds balance
Checked 2026-10-02
Wallet · Terminal
OKX Wallet / DEX
A Web3 product combining self-custody with a dedicated DEX trading module. The wallet is available in apps and an extension; the DEX combines token discovery, analysis and swap execution.
- Ethereum
iOS · Android · Extension
User controls keys
Checked 2026-10-01
Buying tokens
Trading terminals
Terminal
Maestro
Buys a token from a pasted contract address. Beyond a manual trade it carries limit orders, auto-snipe, copytrade, signals and a bridge.
The fee is 1% on every buy and sell; transfers are not taxed. On Solana it is taken inside the same transaction, on other chains it accrues per Telegram account and is charged once unpaid fees pass the chain minimum. Keys: the documentation cites AES encryption, the Terms of Service say the provider retains the private keys.
- Ethereum
Telegram
The Terms name the United States and Canada as a Restricted Location; the page with the rest of that list, maestrobots.com/restrictedlocations, is referenced by the Terms themselves and returns 404 as of 18 September 2026.
Checked 2026-09-18
Terminal
Based
Buys a token from a pasted contract address. It carries copytrading, take-profit and stop-loss, limit orders, DCA and a sniper marked as EVM-only.
The fee is 1% per transaction. Keys: the bot provides the wallet, the documentation says the private key is not stored in clear and describes no export button. Based publishes no Terms, so no jurisdiction limits are named anywhere.
- Ethereum
Telegram
Checked 2026-09-18
Terminal
Cove
Trades off a single USDC balance on Solana and buys from a pasted contract address; buy and sell confirmations are off by default.
The fee is tiered: 1% on most chains, up to 2% on an Ethereum or HyperEVM buy, and Solana sells step from 10% down to 1%. Gas is sponsored up to $5 per trade and the bot asks for the surplus above that. Keys: the Privy-backed wallet is yours and the private key can be exported.
- Ethereum
Telegram
The Terms, last updated on 11 September 2026, prohibit use from the United States, China and other listed jurisdictions, and prohibit using a VPN to get around that. But it works. At your own risk, folks.
Checked 2026-09-18
Terminal
Definitive
A terminal for market, limit and TWAP orders. Prime uses a separate Trading Vault, with gas costs deducted during execution.
- Ethereum
Web
User controls keys
Definitive’s terms prohibit use by sanctioned persons and residents of territories subject to country-wide or territory-wide sanctions.
Checked 2026-10-08
Terminal
Banana Gun
Contract-address buys, limit orders, auto-sniping, copy trading and DCA. Balances and positions sync with Banana Pro; create a wallet in the bot or import one with its private key.
Robinhood Chain trades cost 1%. On Ethereum, manual buys and limit orders cost 0.5%, auto-sniping 1%. Swaps between USDT, USDC and DAI stablecoins on EVM have a stated 0% service fee. Gas and DEX fees are separate; there is no subscription.
- Ethereum
Telegram
Checked 2026-09-22
Terminal
GMGN
Web trading with charts, wallet labels, contract checks, limit orders, take-profit, stop-loss and copy trading. Connect an external wallet or sign in through Telegram to use a GMGN wallet.
The service charges 1% per buy or sell, including copy trades. Gas, priority fees, validator tips and venue fees are separate. With an external browser wallet, private keys remain with the user.
- Ethereum
Web
SOL withdrawals from a GMGN Telegram-linked wallet require 2FA setup and an address whitelist. A new or changed whitelist triggers a 3-hour withdrawal hold; rebinding Google Authenticator triggers a 24-hour hold.
Checked 2026-09-22
OKX Wallet / DEX
Swaps and trading →Terminal
Axiom
Web terminal with charts, wallet tracking and X monitoring. Solana supports limit orders, token migration trades and MEV protection. Perpetual contracts use Hyperliquid.
The base spot fee is 1%; volume-tier cashback lowers the net rate to 0.95–0.75%. Gas and validator tips are separate. Sign in with email, Google or Phantom; the wallet recovery phrase is available in settings.
- Ethereum
Web
You must be at least 18. Sanctioned persons and users in territories under comprehensive sanctions specified in Axiom’s terms are prohibited from using the service.
Checked 2026-09-26