Boba Network is an Ethereum Layer-2 Optimistic Rollup using ETH for gas that delivers cheaper, faster EVM transactions while inheriting Ethereum’s security. Primary use cases include DeFi, gaming, and NFT dApps that need low fees plus Boba’s Hybrid Compute (Turing) to call off-chain APIs/AI; typical L2 metrics: ~$0.005–$0.05 per simple transfer, ~2s block time, and tens–low-hundreds TPS with currently modest daily activity compared with the largest L2s.
Boba stands out with Hybrid Compute (Turing), which lets smart contracts natively invoke off-chain computation and data sources (e.g., AI/ML, web APIs), and with fast L2→L1 exits via liquidity pools that avoid the week-long Optimistic withdrawal. Compared with Ethereum L1 and many L2s, it offers lower average gas, ~2s block cadence, comparable throughput, and multi-chain deployments (e.g., Ethereum and BNB Chain) that enable seamless cross-chain bridging and broader dApp reach.
Boba Network 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 Boba Network, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Boba Network as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Boba Network 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 Boba Network 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 Boba Network, ensure your wallet is connected to the Boba Network network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of ETH to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.