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Gasless transactions, also known as meta-transactions or sponsored transactions, allow users to interact with blockchain applications without paying gas fees themselves. Instead, a third party—such as a dApp, a relayer, or a specialized provider—covers these costs, making blockchain interactions as effortless as traditional web apps.
By removing the need to hold native cryptocurrencies, gasless transactions lower entry barriers, making blockchain accessible to everyone, from casual gamers to global businesses. This is a critical step toward mainstream Web3 adoption, and Lazy Ants is at the forefront of integrating these solutions into user-centric applications.
How Do Gasless Transactions Work?
Gasless transactions rely on innovative technologies like account abstraction (EIP-4337), meta-transactions (EIP-2771), and Layer-2 solutions. Here’s a simplified breakdown of the process:
- User Initiates a Transaction: A user signs a transaction (e.g., transferring tokens or interacting with a dApp) using their private key, without needing native tokens for gas.
- Relayer or Paymaster Steps In: A relayer or paymaster (a smart contract or service) submits the transaction to the blockchain, covering the gas fees. Providers like Biconomy and Fireblocks streamline this process for efficiency and security.
- Compensation Models: Relayers are compensated through dApp funding, stablecoin payments (e.g., USDT), or alternative models like subscriptions. For example, TON’s W5 wallet allows gas fees to be paid in USDT, simplifying the user experience.
- Transaction Completes: The blockchain processes the transaction, delivering a seamless, gas-free experience to the user.
Why Gasless Transactions Matter
Gasless transactions are a game-changer for Web3 adoption, offering transformative benefits for users and businesses :
- Frictionless User Experience: Gas fees can overwhelm newcomers unfamiliar with crypto wallets. Gasless transactions simplify onboarding, making blockchain as intuitive as Web2 apps. For example, WeWake Finance enables gasless swaps via social logins, ideal for non-crypto users.
- Cost Savings for Micro-Transactions: In gaming, DeFi, or NFT platforms, gas fees can outweigh small transactions. Gasless solutions like Circle’s Gas Station on Solana eliminate this barrier, enabling seamless microtransactions.
- Business Accessibility: Businesses transitioning to Web3 can attract Web2 users by offering gasless interactions, broadening their audience and improving retention.
- Scalable Engagement: By removing financial barriers, gasless transactions drive higher engagement. SKALE’s zero-gas-fee blockchain, for instance, powers gaming and DeFi dApps with no user-facing costs.
Wallets Supporting Gasless Transactions in 2025
Several leading wallets have embraced gasless transactions, making it easier for users to interact with blockchain applications without worrying about native token balances. Here are the top wallets supporting gasless transactions in 2022:
- Phantom (Solana): Phantom, with over 3 million active users, introduced gasless swaps in Q1 2025. For trades over $75, it deducts gas fees from the swapped tokens when SOL balances are low, currently available on its mobile app with desktop support planned. Ideal for Solana-based DeFi and NFT platforms.
- Tonkeeper (TON): Tonkeeper’s W5 smart wallet standard, launched in July 2024, enables gasless transactions on the TON blockchain. Users can pay fees in USDT or Notcoin, supporting up to 255 simultaneous transactions. Perfect for Telegram-integrated apps targeting TON’s 950 million users.
- MetaMask (Ethereum): MetaMask supports gasless transactions via ERC-4337 account abstraction and gasless swaps introduced in November 2024. It allows token swaps without ETH, using relayers or paymasters, and is compatible with EVM chains. Great for Ethereum-based DeFi and NFT dApps.
- Argent (Ethereum L2): Argent offers gasless transactions on Ethereum Layer-2 networks like zkSync and StarkNet, using state channels and relayers. It features social recovery and biometric authentication, making it ideal for user-friendly DeFi and payment apps.
- Coinbase Smart Wallet: Coinbase’s smart wallet, launched in 2024, supports gasless transactions across eight EVM chains (e.g., Ethereum, Base, Polygon) via EIP-7702 and paymaster integrations. It eliminates seed phrases and simplifies onboarding, perfect for consumer-focused dApps.
- Rabby Wallet: Rabby, built by DeBank, supports gasless transactions on 100+ EVM chains using ERC-4337. It offers seamless chain switching and transaction previews, making it a top choice for advanced DeFi users and multichain dApps.
- Zerion Wallet: Zerion unifies assets across Ethereum, Solana, and 50+ chains, supporting gasless logins (Apple/Google) and transactions via ERC-4337. Its intuitive dashboard is ideal for DeFi and NFT platforms with multichain needs.
- Trust Wallet: Trust Wallet enables gasless transactions on EVM chains through solutions like Gasless.cash, supporting token swaps and dApp interactions. It’s a versatile choice for mobile-first markets and emerging economies.
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Conclusions
Gasless transactions represent a pivotal advancement in blockchain technology, significantly lowering barriers to Web3 adoption by eliminating the complexity and cost of gas fees. By leveraging technologies like account abstraction (EIP-4337), meta-transactions, and Layer-2 solutions, gasless transactions provide a seamless, user-friendly experience akin to traditional Web2 applications. This innovation benefits a wide range of users, from casual gamers to businesses, by enabling frictionless onboarding, cost-effective microtransactions, and scalable engagement across diverse blockchain ecosystems.
The integration of gasless transactions into leading wallets like Phantom, Tonkeeper, MetaMask, Argent, Coinbase Smart Wallet, Rabby, Zerion, and Trust Wallet underscores their growing importance in 2025. These wallets, supporting major blockchains like Ethereum, Solana, and TON, cater to varied use cases, from DeFi and NFTs to Telegram-integrated apps, making blockchain accessible to millions of users worldwide. As providers like Lazy Ants, Biconomy, and Circle continue to refine gasless solutions, the technology is poised to drive mainstream adoption, fostering a more inclusive and efficient Web3 landscape for both users and developers.
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