Overview
A gasless transaction is one whose gas is paid by someone else, usually a dapp or paymaster. It removes the need for users to hold gas currency. It greatly improves onboarding.
How It Works
A dapp or paymaster covers the gas cost of a user's transaction, often in exchange for fees or to drive adoption. The user signs and the sponsor pays. This simplifies the user experience.
Why It Matters
Gasless transactions eliminate a major friction point for new users and enable frictionless experiences. They are enabled by account abstraction. They are central to Web3 onboarding.
Related Concepts
Gasless Transactions relate to Paymasters, Sponsored Transactions, and Account Abstraction. They improve Onboarding.