Ethereum L2 vs L1 Cost Comparison Calculator

Compare transaction costs across Ethereum L1, Optimism, Arbitrum, Base, zkSync, Starknet, and Polygon. Calculate gas savings from L2 scaling, data availability costs, proof generation overhead, and optimal chain selection by transaction type.

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How It Works

Compare transaction costs across Ethereum L1, Optimism, Arbitrum, Base, zkSync, Starknet, and Polygon. Calculate gas savings from L2 scaling, data availability costs, proof generation overhead, and optimal chain selection by transaction type

Each component has a specific meaning:

  • Ethereum L1 — The ethereum l1 recorded for the scenario being assessed.
  • Optimism — The optimism recorded for the scenario being assessed.
  • Arbitrum — The arbitrum recorded for the scenario being assessed.
  • Base — The base recorded for the scenario being assessed.
  • ZkSync — The zksync recorded for the scenario being assessed.
  • Starknet — The starknet recorded for the scenario being assessed.

Note: Interpret the l2 cost comparison result against the thresholds and context described above.

How to Use

Enter the Ethereum L1, Optimism, Arbitrum, Base, zkSync, Starknet for the scenario you are assessing. Compare transaction costs across Ethereum L1, Optimism, Arbitrum, Base, zkSync, Starknet, and Polygon. Calculate gas savings from L2 scaling, data availability costs, proof generation overhead, and optimal chain selection by transaction type. Use the l2 cost comparison result to inform your calculation.

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