An EVM-compatible Layer 3 on Arbitrum Orbit settling to Base, Degen Chain uses DEGEN for gas and powers ultra-low-cost Farcaster social apps and games.
Degen Chain is an EVM-compatible mainnet where DEGEN is the native gas token (see https://degen.tips), purpose-built for social and creator economies. It powers Farcaster tipping, in-frame micro-payments, NFT mints, and casual games with ultra-low fees (typical transfers < $0.001), ~2s block times, and practical throughput in the tens of TPS with activity spikes during social campaigns.
Unlike general-purpose L1/L2 networks, Degen Chain is a social-first chain with native DEGEN gas and tight Farcaster/Frames integration, making tips and creator payouts fast and cost-efficient. Users get consistent sub-cent fees and ~2s confirmations, and the network is designed to handle bursty social loads (tens of TPS, higher during mints) with less congestion and fee volatility than broader, multipurpose chains.
Degen Chain uses DEGEN as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain DEGEN by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge.
To bridge DEGEN to Degen Chain, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Degen Chain as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Degen Chain 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 Degen Chain 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 DEGEN on Degen Chain, ensure your wallet is connected to the Degen Chain network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of DEGEN to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.