Recently, the gas fee for a single transaction on the Ethereum mainnet has surprisingly dropped to $0.02—cheaper than some Layer 2 blockchains. In particular, the Base chain's current transaction fee of approximately $0.03 was briefly "higher" than that of the Ethereum mainnet. This has raised questions among many creators:
Is Base Chain still the best choice for issuing tokens? Does it still have a low-cost advantage? I. Gas Mystery: Why did Base Chain experience a brief "inversion"?
First and foremost, it must be clear that: basic transfer fee ≠ contract deployment fee.
The $0.02–$0.03 you see is just a “simple transaction,” while issuing tokens involves deploying a complete ERC20 contract, which is much more expensive. Why is the Base chain temporarily high? 1. Short-term network congestion: Base is a hotspot for memes and social DApps; any surge in activity instantly overwhelms the network, causing a rapid increase in gas prices. 2. L2 cost structure characteristics.
Base is an Optimistic Rollup, meaning all data must eventually be written back to the Ethereum mainnet. When on-chain transaction volume is insufficient, the cost per transaction can actually increase. This doesn't mean Base is expensive; most of the time, deploying contracts on Base is still cheaper than on the Ethereum mainnet. II. Real-world testing of token issuance on five popular public chains: Which is the "lowest cost" king? We used CiaoTool as an example to test the actual token issuance costs (tool fees + gas fees) on five popular chains.
Key findings: Solana and IoTeX are the chains with the lowest token issuance costs. Solana, in particular, is the preferred launch platform for the vast majority of memes due to its vibrant ecosystem. (Note: Prices are calculated based on ETH≈3200, SOL≈150, BNB≈1000, OKB≈120, IOTX≈0.01; actual prices may fluctuate slightly due to market conditions.) III. Issuing tokens is not just "clicking a button": How does CiaoTool optimize both cost and success rate? CiaoTool is not just a "token issuance machine"; it is becoming an on-chain behavioral economics tool that helps you design token launch processes with higher success rates. 1. Why is "chain selection" more critical than gas fees?
Different blockchains represent different cultures, user structures, and growth potential: Solana: Extremely low cost + community frenzy, a haven for viral spread; BSC: Feature-rich, suitable for complex or community governance tokens.
Base: Based on Coinbase, this site gathers a large number of high-quality North American users.
X Layer: Directly supported by exchanges, easy to gain momentum
IoTeX: Extremely low cost + suitable environment for the DePIN ecosystem
Gas costs only a few dollars, but your choice of blockchain impacts your user quality and growth potential.
2. CiaoTool's innovative capabilities
Anti-sniper and fair start
The bundled buying mechanism prevents robots from preemptively buying at the opening.
Token economic capabilities
From sales tax to destruction and relinquishment of permissions, the entire process is visualized.
All of these factors mean that "low cost" is not just about saving money, but about increasing the probability of success.
IV. Tutorial: How to issue tokens at the lowest cost using CiaoTool on the Base chain?
Although Base's gas fees are not currently at their lowest, its ecosystem value remains strong. The following is the actual operational process:
1. Prepare ETH (for Base Gas)
2. Access CiaoTool, connect your wallet, and switch the Base network.
3. Fill in basic information such as token name, symbol, and total supply.
4. Confirm deployment and complete signing.
At this point you will pay a service fee (0.0052 ETH) + Gas.
V. The Ultimate Guide: Which Chain Should Your Project Choose?
In conclusion: The real "lowest cost" isn't saving a few dollars, but rather a higher success rate.
The brief fluctuations in gas fees are just a minor episode in the market.
What truly makes projects more cost-effective and faster to succeed is:
Correct chain selection
Avoid being sniped and falling into traps during startup.
tool safety and stability
CiaoTool provides the optimal solution for cross-chain cost and the optimal solution for successful startup strategy .
