The BNB Smart Chain team has reported a resolved issue concerning MetaMask overestimating opBNB gas fees due to a “glitch.” Users were inadvertently overpaying as they generally stick to the default recommended fee displayed in their wallets. The team noted that MetaMask had established a default minimum gas price based on the average of all networks, which didn’t align with opBNB’s fee structure, claiming that opBNB fees could be significantly lower than other L1 and L2 networks. This misalignment led to the overestimation of gas fees for opBNB transactions.
Issue Discovered: BNB Smart Chain discovered that MetaMask was overestimating opBNB gas fees.
Root Cause: MetaMask was using a default average gas price, not tailored for opBNB, leading to the overestimation.
Quick Resolution: Upon contact, the MetaMask team agreed to modify their algorithm to accurately reflect opBNB’s lower fees.
User Verification: Users can now validate the lower fees by attempting transactions on the opBNB network within MetaMask.
OpBNB Background: opBNB, launched on September 13, is an optimistic rollup layer 2 of Ethereum developed by the BNB Smart Chain team. It was created using the OP Stack, aiming to be part of a larger “Superchain” of interconnected blockchain networks.
For Users: Users can now experience and validate the purported lower fees of the opBNB network, potentially enhancing the network’s attractiveness.
For MetaMask: The quick resolution highlights MetaMask’s commitment to addressing issues and ensuring accurate fee representation for various networks.
For BNB Smart Chain and opBNB: Correct fee estimation could lead to increased usage and trust in the opBNB network and BNB Smart Chain.
The rectification of the MetaMask glitch, leading to more accurate opBNB gas fee estimates, stands to benefit both users and the opBNB network. It emphasizes the importance of accurate fee representation and the responsiveness of wallet providers like MetaMask in ensuring a seamless and fair user experience.
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