Cost to Mint an NFT on Monad
Real-time gas limits, live USD fiat calculations, and Monad Testnet Layer 2 cost comparisons.
Based on standard 100000 gas units and 35.0 Gwei base fee.
Sub-cent transaction fees powered by Monad Testnet Optimistic Rollup technology.
Recommended wallet gas limit for ERC-721 / ERC-1155 NFT Mint.
Live Fee Comparison for ERC-721 / ERC-1155 NFT Mint
Comparing real-time fees across Monad and Monad Testnet at $ MON spot price.
| Network | Architecture | Current Base Fee | Estimated Native Fee | Cost (USD) | Savings vs L1 | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monad | EVM L1 | 35.2 Gwei | 0.003520 MON | $0.12 | Baseline | Gas Hub → |
| Monad Testnet | Testnet | 35.2 Gwei | 0.003520 MON | $0.12 | Baseline | Gas Hub → |
Why Does ERC-721 / ERC-1155 NFT Mint Cost This Amount?
Minting an NFT creates a new token ID, writes ownership state to contract storage, and consumes ~100,000 gas (~$0.18 USD).
Step-by-Step: How to Minimize Fees When Performing ERC-721 / ERC-1155 NFT Mint
Check Contract Gas Usage
ERC-721 mints on Monad execute efficiently with low miner overhead.
Avoid High-Traffic Drops
Even during popular drops, Monad gas rarely exceeds 5 Gwei ($0.30).
Confirm On-Chain Metadata
Verify the contract address and IPFS metadata URI before confirming.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much gas does an NFT mint require on Monad?
A standard ERC-721 mint requires approximately 80,000 to 120,000 gas units ($0.15 to $0.25 USD).
Are NFT mints faster on Monad?
Yes, Monad confirms mint transactions in 3 seconds.
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