As NFTs reach new heights, NFT gas wars are becoming more common and much more difficult to win. But what exactly are gas wars? And, if you find yourself in an NFT gas war, how do you win? This guide will walk you through every step of minting your new NFT without fighting over gas. In addition, we’ll show you how to get out of a gas war if you no longer want to participate and your transaction is stuck!
NFT fee wars occur when a large number of people compete to obtain a specific NFT during a project launch or high-value sale. Due to network congestion, demand causes Ethereum transaction prices to spike.
Some people end up paying exorbitant gas prices to win a gas war. Other people’s transactions may fail. For example, one aspiring minter paid $430,000 in fees for a single failed Ethereum transaction. While this can be an unpleasant experience for everyone involved, it is not the end of the world. You, too, can win these NFT gas wars with the right strategy and planning!
You must prepare to win an NFT gas war. In general, if you’re dealing with a transaction fee war, the NFT dropping will have a massive following.
For example, if a well-known project releases a second collection, a large number of people are likely to be interested. Cool Cats Pets is a good example of this. The same is often true for a celebrity drop, as we’ve seen with Snoop Dogg NFT drops.
Alternatively, when you want to make a transaction, you should be aware of any drops that may increase network activity at the same time. Tracking NFT calendars is the best way to find out when such events occur.
Simply put, to win a gas war, you must pay a higher fee to have your transaction processed before everyone else’s.
To begin, go to Ethereum Gas Tracker to determine the current gas fee. You must set your transaction fee higher than the ‘high’ rate in order for your transaction to be approved (shown below). Set a gas budget and stick to it once you’ve determined this amount. You’ll only have a small window to get your NFT for hyped projects, so act quickly!
A default gas fee is generated automatically in most wallets. In a gas war, however, your transaction will fail due to the ‘out of gas’ error. Instead, we will tailor our gas price to ensure victory.
To begin the transaction, click mint, and your wallet’s transaction page will open.
Select ‘Edit’ next to the estimated gas fee.
Select ‘high’ for faster transactions. This means you’ll have to pay more for gas.
You can also manually increase the gas under ‘Advanced Options.’ While the ‘Max fee’ is the most you’re willing to pay for gas, the ‘Max priority fee’ is the miner’s tip.
The gas limit can also be adjusted. However, unless you are a veteran, it is not recommended.
Finally, click’save’ and then submit.
Although increasing the fee or speeding up the transaction by adding more funds usually works, this is not always the case. Often, the NFT gas fees for very high-profile mints can be so high that you end up paying thousands of dollars in fees. If you do not want to keep adding funds, you can simply cancel the transaction. This will cost gas, but it will be far less expensive than hundreds of failed transactions. Furthermore, your metamask will not be forced to mint something it is incapable of.
Simply send another transaction on your Metamask with the same nonce number to accomplish this.
It is critical to understand that paying high transaction fees does not ensure success. For example, internet problems, website errors, or wallet issues could all cause your transaction to be delayed. Finally, in order to win an NFT gas war, you must ensure that the NFT you intend to purchase is worthwhile. Always conduct extensive research before making any investments.
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