One of the most persistent barriers to wider blockchain adoption may finally have a fix.
For years, crypto users have struggled with gas fees – the mandatory payments to blockchain validators who confirm transactions. Just like banks charge for wire transfers, blockchains require users to pay a fee every time they send tokens, swap assets, or mint NFTs.
But blockchain gas fees work somewhat differently, adding steps that users might not expect. The end result is that many first-time users get confused – and might be turned off crypto altogether.
Gas Fees: Crypto’s Adoption Stumblingblock
Unlike bank transfers, crypto gas fees must be paid in each network’s native token: Ethereum transactions require $ETH, Solana requires $SOL, and so on. This creates three common frustrations:
- Failed transactions when users have assets but not the right gas token.
- Unpredictable costs when network congestion pushes fees to unsustainable levels.
- Complex preparation as multi-chain users must constantly stock different gas tokens just to transact.
These hurdles discourage newcomers and slow Web3 adoption, not to mention adding a constant consideration for even experienced traders, who need to always be aware of current gas fees.
And the solution isn’t easy; not only do users need native tokens for each blockchain, but they might also need other tokens that aren’t immediately apparent.
Transacting Tether’s $USDT stablecoin on Tron, for instance, requires $TRON. Using $USDT on Ethereum requires $ETH; the two aren’t interchangeable.
How can projects overcome the problem? D’CENT suggests a new, radical solution: drop gas fees for users entirely.
D’CENT’s Answer: GasPass
Crypto wallet provider D’CENT offers a breakthrough solution. The company recently announced GasPass, a feature that allows users to send, swap, or purchase NFTs without holding native gas tokens.
GasPass works behind the scenes by sponsoring the required network fees, so transactions execute smoothly without interruption. Users experience gas-free blockchain activity.
At launch, GasPass supports Ethereum, Base, and – three of the most dynamic blockchain ecosystems – with plans to expand across more networks.
With gas fees as one of the biggest barriers to broader adoption, D’CENT’s move tackles the problem directly. According to Sangsu Baek, CEO of IoTrust, the developer of D’CENT Wallet, the GasPass launch is ‘addressing that challenge head-on, making Web3 services as intuitive and accessible as Web2.’
Toward a Frictionless Web3
GasPass represents D’CENT’s broader push to build a user-friendly, mainstream-ready crypto wallet. Recent updates to the D’CENT app include a redesigned dashboard, improved transaction history, and Smart Swap functionality, all aimed at creating an experience that newcomers can navigate while advanced users retain powerful tools.
With GasPass, D’CENT joins a growing movement towards a new default experience – gas abstraction – making blockchain transactions feel seamless, predictable, and more like traditional fintech apps.
Making crypto payments as easy as your average bank transfer could go a long way towards making crypto the new financial standard – not a niche market.
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