Compare All 8 Chains for Volume Boosting
OpenLiquid supports Ethereum, Solana, Base, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Polygon, and Optimism. Each chain has different gas costs, trending thresholds, audiences, and ideal use cases. Here is how they compare.
Last updated: March 2026 · 8 chains · 12 DEXs
OpenLiquid supports 8 blockchain networks for on-chain volume generation, routing through 12 integrated DEXs with a flat 1% fee on every chain. Gas costs range from $0.05 on Solana and Polygon to $5-50 on Ethereum mainnet. Solana and Base offer the best cost-to-visibility ratio for new projects, while Ethereum trending delivers the highest-value audience for established tokens.
Full Chain Comparison Table
Every chain OpenLiquid supports, compared across the metrics that matter for volume campaigns.
| Chain | Gas / Trade | Primary DEX | DEXs | Trending Threshold | Time to Trend | Competition | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethereum | $15.00 | Uniswap | 3 | $50K-200K | 6-12 hours | Very High | High-value ERC-20 tokens, DeFi blue chips |
| Solana | $0.05 | Raydium | 8 | $10K-50K | 4-8 hours | High | Memecoins, new launches, speed-critical projects |
| Base | $0.10 | Aerodrome | 1 | $10K-30K | 4-10 hours | Medium | Coinbase ecosystem tokens, L2 projects |
| BNB Chain | $0.50 | PancakeSwap | 1 | $20K-80K | 4-10 hours | High | Utility tokens, Binance ecosystem, Asian market |
| Arbitrum | $0.15 | Camelot | 1 | $10K-40K | 6-12 hours | Medium | DeFi-focused tokens, Ethereum L2 projects |
| Avalanche | $0.30 | Trader Joe | 1 | $5K-20K | 4-8 hours | Low-Medium | Institutional-grade projects, subnet tokens |
| Polygon | $0.05 | QuickSwap | 1 | $5K-20K | 4-8 hours | Low-Medium | Mass-market tokens, gaming, NFT projects |
| Optimism | $0.12 | Velodrome | 1 | $5K-15K | 4-8 hours | Low | Superchain ecosystem, OP Stack projects |
Gas costs are averages and can fluctuate based on network congestion. Trending thresholds are estimates based on Q1 2026 data and vary with market conditions.
Gas Cost Ranking — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Gas is the biggest variable cost in volume generation. Here is how each chain ranks.
Solana
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Base
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Optimism
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Arbitrum
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Avalanche
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BNB Chain
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Ethereum
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What gas costs mean for your budget
A typical volume session involves 200-1,000 trades depending on the target volume and trade size distribution. On Solana, 500 trades cost approximately $25 in gas. The same session on Ethereum could cost $2,500-25,000 in gas. This is why many projects run their primary volume campaigns on cheaper chains and reserve Ethereum for strategic, high-impact sessions.
Chain-by-Chain Strategy Guide
When to use each chain for maximum volume campaign effectiveness.
Ethereum
(ETH)Ethereum is the largest smart contract platform by TVL. OpenLiquid routes volume through Uniswap, SushiSwap, and Curve with anti-MEV protection via private mempool.
Best for: High-value ERC-20 tokens, DeFi blue chips
Learn more →Solana
(SOL)Solana is the fastest-growing chain for memecoin launches. OpenLiquid routes through Raydium, Jupiter, and Orca with near-zero gas fees.
Best for: Memecoins, new launches, speed-critical projects
Learn more →Base
(BASE)Base is Coinbase's Layer 2 and the fastest-growing L2 by TVL. OpenLiquid routes through Aerodrome, the dominant DEX on Base.
Best for: Coinbase ecosystem tokens, L2 projects
Learn more →BNB Chain
(BNB)BNB Chain is the second-largest DeFi ecosystem. OpenLiquid routes through PancakeSwap with fast confirmation times and low gas fees.
Best for: Utility tokens, Binance ecosystem, Asian market
Learn more →Arbitrum
(ARB)Arbitrum is the largest Ethereum L2 by TVL. OpenLiquid routes through Camelot and SushiSwap with Ethereum-level security at L2 costs.
Best for: DeFi-focused tokens, Ethereum L2 projects
Learn more →Avalanche
(AVAX)Avalanche offers sub-second finality and institutional-grade infrastructure. OpenLiquid routes through Trader Joe's Liquidity Book for optimized volume.
Best for: Institutional-grade projects, subnet tokens
Learn more →Polygon
(POL)Polygon has the lowest gas costs of any EVM chain. OpenLiquid routes through QuickSwap for maximum volume efficiency.
Best for: Mass-market tokens, gaming, NFT projects
Learn more →Optimism
(OP)Optimism powers the Superchain ecosystem. OpenLiquid routes through Velodrome, the dominant ve(3,3) DEX on Optimism.
Best for: Superchain ecosystem, OP Stack projects
Learn more →Multi-Chain Volume Strategies
The most effective projects run volume on multiple chains simultaneously.
OpenLiquid lets you run volume sessions on all 8 chains from a single Telegram bot. Here are the three most popular multi-chain strategies used by successful projects in 2026.
Strategy 1: Cost-Optimized Launch
Chains: Solana + Base
Deploy your token on both Solana and Base to maximize visibility at the lowest cost. Combined gas for 1,000 trades across both chains is under $150. Trending thresholds are the lowest ($10K-30K each), and both chains have fast-growing, active DexScreener audiences. This strategy is ideal for memecoin launches and budget-conscious projects.
Estimated total cost: $200-800 for trending on both chains (bot fee + gas)
Strategy 2: Maximum Audience Reach
Chains: Ethereum + BNB Chain + Solana
Target the three largest DeFi ecosystems simultaneously. Ethereum delivers the highest-value audience, BNB Chain reaches the massive Binance ecosystem (particularly strong in Asia), and Solana captures the memecoin and degen trader community. This strategy costs more due to Ethereum gas but reaches the broadest possible audience.
Estimated total cost: $3,000-15,000 for trending on all three chains
Strategy 3: L2 Dominance
Chains: Base + Arbitrum + Optimism
Target all three major Ethereum L2s where competition is lower and gas costs are minimal. This strategy works well for DeFi projects and utility tokens that want to establish a presence across the L2 ecosystem. Combined trending thresholds are the lowest of any multi-chain strategy.
Estimated total cost: $300-1,500 for trending on all three L2s
All 12 Integrated DEXs
OpenLiquid routes volume through the dominant DEX on each chain.
| DEX | Chain | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uniswap | Ethereum | AMM v3 | 0.3% |
| PancakeSwap | BNB Chain | AMM v3 | 0.25% |
| Raydium | Solana | Hybrid AMM | 0.25% |
| Jupiter | Solana | Aggregator | Variable |
| Aerodrome | Base | ve(3,3) | 0.3% |
| SushiSwap | Ethereum | AMM v3 | 0.3% |
| Trader Joe | Avalanche | Liquidity Book | Variable |
| Camelot | Arbitrum | AMM v3 | 0.3% |
| Orca | Solana | CLMM | Variable |
| QuickSwap | Polygon | AMM v3 | 0.3% |
| Velodrome | Optimism | ve(3,3) | 0.3% |
| Curve | Ethereum | StableSwap | 0.04% |
| Pump.fun | Solana | Bonding Curve AMM | 1% on bonding curve trades |
| PumpSwap | Solana | AMM | 0.25% (0.05% to creators) |
| Meteora | Solana | DLMM | Variable (0.01-2%) |
| LetsBonk | Solana | Bonding Curve AMM | 1% on bonding curve trades |
| Moonshot | Solana | Bonding Curve AMM | 1% trading fee |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about choosing chains for volume generation.
Solana and Polygon offer the lowest gas costs ($0.05 per trade), making them the most budget-friendly chains for volume campaigns. Optimism and Base are close behind at $0.10-$0.12 per trade. For the lowest combined cost (gas + trending threshold), Optimism and Avalanche require the least total spend to reach DexScreener trending.
Ethereum and Solana have the most DexScreener traffic, meaning trending on these chains reaches the largest audience. However, the cost to trend is also highest. Solana currently has the most active trending page for new token discovery, while Ethereum trending carries the most credibility for established projects.
Yes. OpenLiquid supports all 8 chains from a single Telegram bot. Many projects deploy their token on 2-3 chains and run parallel volume sessions to maximize visibility. A common strategy is Solana + Base for cost-effective broad reach, or Ethereum + BNB for maximum audience coverage.
No. OpenLiquid charges a flat 1% fee per session on all 8 chains. The only cost that varies by chain is gas, which ranges from $0.05 on Solana and Polygon to $5-50 on Ethereum mainnet.
Optimism has the lowest competition and the lowest trending threshold ($5K-15K in 24h volume), making it the easiest chain to trend on. Avalanche and Polygon are similarly accessible. These chains are ideal for new projects testing volume strategies before moving to higher-traffic chains.
One Bot. Eight Chains. 1% Fee.
OpenLiquid supports Ethereum, Solana, Base, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Polygon, and Optimism — all from a single Telegram bot with the same flat 1% pricing.
