Using a self-custodial wallet means you have full control over your crypto. However, it also means you are responsible for paying network transaction fees, often called "gas." These fees must be paid in the network's native token (like ETH for Ethereum or POL for Polygon).
What if you want to swap some tokens, but don't have the right native token for gas?
To solve this, we created the Simple Gas Station. This feature makes using your self-custodial wallet easier by allowing you to pay for gas fees without the extra hassle of buying native tokens first.
What is the Gas Station?
The Gas Station is your personal reserve of gas for any network. You can top it up using your stablecoins (like USDC or USDT), and we will automatically use this reserve to pay for your transaction fees when you don't have the required native token.
This way, you can focus on your transactions, not on constantly managing different gas tokens.
There are two easy ways to use the Gas Station.
Method 1: Top Up from the Main Screen
You can proactively add funds to your Gas Station at any time so you're always prepared.
Find the Gas Station icon: On the main screen of your wallet, right below your total balance, you will see a "Gas Station" icon.
Open the Gas Station: Tap on the icon to open the Gas Station menu.
Top up your balance: Choose the amount you'd like to add to your gas reserve. You can pay for this top-up with stablecoins from your wallet balance.
Confirm the top-up: Once confirmed, your Gas Station will be funded, and you'll be ready to make transactions on any supported network without needing its native token.
Method 2: Top Up During a Transaction
What if you forget to top up and try to make a transaction without enough gas? We've got you covered.
Start a transaction: Initiate a swap or a withdrawal as you normally would.
No gas? No problem: If our system detects that you don't have enough of the network's native token to pay the fee, a pop-up window will appear.
Top up on the spot: This window will prompt you to top up your Gas Station to cover the current transaction fee (and a little extra for the future, if you wish).
Confirm and proceed: Choose the amount, confirm the top-up using your stablecoins, and your original transaction (the swap or withdrawal) will then be processed seamlessly.
The Gas Station is designed to make your self-custody experience as smooth as possible. Now you have the freedom to transact without worrying about having the right kind of gas.