Optimism Network – Simple, Affordable Ethereum Scaling
Optimism is another major Ethereum Layer 2, focused on speed and lower fees. Transactions settle on Ethereum but cost much less.
How Optimism Fees Work
Fees are based on:
Gas price (gwei) times
Amount of gas used
Edge calculates optimized fee suggestions for you automatically.
Fee Options Available
High – Faster confirmation
Optimal (default) – Balanced fee
Low – Cheapest, slower confirmation
Custom – Full manual control for gas settings
Average Cost
Usually around $0.01 to $0.05 USD per transaction.
Why It Matters
Optimism makes Ethereum accessible without high fees. Edge handles the real-time adjustments so you just pick your speed and go.
Polygon (Matic) Network Fees – Ultra-Cheap and Fast
Polygon is a highly popular Ethereum-compatible network with extremely low fees and very fast block times.
How Polygon Fees Work
Gas price (in gwei)
Network congestion
Fees are still paid in MATIC token but are much cheaper than Ethereum.
Fee Options Available
High – Fastest confirmation
Optimal (default) – Smart middle ground
Low – Cheapest, slow confirmation
Custom – Full control over gas settings
Average Cost
Typically around $0.002 to $0.01 USD per transaction — fractions of a cent!
Why It Matters
Polygon is perfect for cheap everyday use, gaming, NFTs, and DeFi. Edge Wallet simplifies picking the right fee so you stay fast without overpaying