An EVM-compatible Ethereum Layer 2, Abstract offers low fees and fast finality, uses ETH for gas, and supports seamless deployment with existing Ethereum tooling.
Abstract is an Ethereum mainnet Layer 2 that uses ETH as gas and is optimized for intent- and agent-driven applications. Primary use cases include automated DeFi execution, gasless smart‑wallet flows via ERC‑4337 paymasters, on‑chain bots/schedulers, and low‑latency gaming or social interactions. For performance benchmarking, public trackers commonly show sub‑cent median L2 fees, ~2–3s block times, and sustained double‑digit TPS with higher short‑term bursts, with settlement finalized on Ethereum.
Abstract differentiates itself by making intents, automation, and gas sponsorship first‑class primitives—bundling an agent runtime, schedulers, and paymaster support directly into an EVM‑compatible network that uses ETH for gas. Security and finality are anchored to Ethereum (rollup settlement), enabling fast L2 confirmations while inheriting L1 guarantees; in practice, users see seconds‑level confirmations, sub‑cent median fees, and TPS competitive with leading L2s. This focus reduces integration overhead for autonomous apps versus general‑purpose L2s and simplifies cross‑chain onboarding via a canonical bridge and builder‑friendly SDKs.
Abstract uses ETH as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain ETH by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge.
To bridge ETH to Abstract, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Abstract as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Abstract you can use thirdweb, which provides an easy way to build, monetize and scale your apps, games or agents. You can find detailed guides and documentation on https://portal.thirdweb.com to get started quickly.
To add Abstract to your wallet, you can connect your wallet and click on [Add to Wallet] button at the top of the page. Alternatively, you can add the network manually using the RPC URL and chain details and add it to your wallet's network settings.
To send ETH on Abstract, ensure your wallet is connected to the Abstract network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of ETH to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.