Conducting cryptocurrency transactions at an optimal price means minimizing fees without compromising speed and security.
Use 'economical' DeFi protocols:
Some DEXs and DeFi protocols optimize transactions:
• CowSwap, 1inch — aggregators that find the best prices and fees.
• Layer 2 (Arbitrum, zkSync) — significant cost reduction with the same functionality. On CEXs (Binance, OKX, etc.) — use internal transfers:
If both wallets are within the same exchange:
• The transfer is free and instant.
• Even if the recipient has a different UID on Binance, the transfer goes without the blockchain. Set limits in wallets:
If you are using MetaMask, Rabby, or similar:
• You can manually set the gas price and gas limit.
• MetaMask offers options: 'economical', 'balanced', and 'fast' mode.
Do not use the default network without checking:
Many mistakenly send tokens through Ethereum when there are cheaper alternatives (BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Polygon). Always check:
• Where the token is supported.
• What fees can be expected.
• Are there bridges for transferring to the required network.