An OP Stack Layer 2 on the Optimism Superchain, Mode offers low fees, EVM compatibility, and growth rewards sharing sequencer revenue with users and builders.
Mode is an Ethereum Layer 2 (OP Stack) mainnet that settles to Ethereum and uses ETH for gas. It targets high-throughput consumer apps like DeFi, SocialFi, gaming, and NFT mints, offering typical post‑EIP‑4844 fees under $0.01–$0.05, ~2‑second block times, and sustained throughput in the tens of TPS with peaks above 100 TPS (comparable to other OP Stack chains). This cost-speed profile makes Mode well-suited for cross-chain swaps, onchain trading, and micro-payments.
Mode differentiates itself with a growth-aligned economics layer: revenue sharing for builders (e.g., contract-level fee sharing) plus native user/builder rewards and referrals—features not standard on most L2s. It ships account abstraction tooling (ERC‑4337 bundlers and paymasters) for gasless UX and is part of the Optimism Superchain for shared security and interoperability. Performance-wise, users typically see sub‑$0.05 fees, ~2 s blocks, and bursts >100 TPS—on par with Base/OP—while Mode’s incentives uniquely help dapps acquire users and monetize onchain activity.
Mode 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 Mode, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Mode as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Mode 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 Mode 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 Mode, ensure your wallet is connected to the Mode network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of ETH to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.