This article explains which actions in Ready require Starknet network fees (also known as gas) and how they work.
Ready does not profit from gas.
What is a network fee (gas)?
The Starknet network fee is a variable fee, paid in ETH or STRK, for using computational power on Starknet.
Every onchain action - like sending a transaction or interacting with a smart contract - requires gas. The fee is paid to Starknet validators who help process and secure the network.
What actions in Ready require network fees?
- Wallet creation
Each Ready account is a smart contract on Starknet, so gas is required to create it. The fee is paid from your first deposit. - Wallet recovery onchain
Recovery is also onchain. Gas is required since 19 July 2021. - Adding or removing 2FA
These are onchain security actions that require gas. - Sending ETH, ERC20 tokens, or collectibles
- Using DeFi integrations, such as Vesu or Endur
- Transactions within dapps
- In-app token swaps
How can I see the network fees before confirming?
On Ready: network fees are subsidised by Ready. Meaning that you will not have to pay network fees for transactions on the Ready app.
On Ready Wallet: you are responsible for paying the network fees. They will be displayed when you review a transaction.
What tokens can I use to pay network fees?
You can pay network fees using STRK or USDC.