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MetaMask launches gas station to simplify Ethereum transactions

MetaMask launches gas station to simplify Ethereum transactions

Grafa2025/02/05 12:40
By: Liezl Gambe
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MetaMask has introduced a new feature called "Gas Station" to address the longstanding issue of insufficient gas fees that has plagued Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) users.

Launched on February 5, the Gas Station feature allows users to complete token swaps without needing to maintain a separate balance of ETH for gas fees.

Traditionally, users faced challenges when they lacked enough ETH to cover network fees, forcing them to purchase ETH from exchanges and transfer it to their wallets before proceeding with transactions.

With the Gas Station, transaction fees are now included directly in the swap quotes, streamlining the process and eliminating the need for last-minute ETH top-ups.

This feature is currently available on the MetaMask browser extension for Ethereum's mainnet, with plans for a mobile rollout in the near future.

The Gas Station supports a variety of assets, including Tether (CRYPTO:USDT), USD Coin (CRYPTO:USDC), Dai (CRYPTO:DAI), Wrapped Ethereum (CRYPTO:WETH), Wrapped Bitcoin (CRYPTO:WBTC), and Wrapped Staked Ethereum.

Users only need to ensure that their total swap value is sufficient to cover any associated gas fees.

MetaMask's update coincides with significant changes within the Ethereum network itself.

Recently, validators approved an increase in the gas limit from 30 million to a planned maximum of 36 million gas units.

This adjustment allows more transactions to be processed in each block, improving overall network efficiency and reducing congestion during periods of high demand.

As of February 5, on-chain data indicates that the average gas limit has already reached 35.5 million units, marking a notable increase since Ethereum's transition to proof-of-stake.

The last time such an adjustment was made was in 2021 when the gas limit was doubled from 15 million to 30 million.

At the time of reporting, the Ethereum (ETH) price was $2,763.89.

Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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