You finally find a suitable project in the Web3 world, and just as you're about to make a move, you're deterred by the gas fee. When you muster the courage to tell your friends "I'm not playing anymore, gas fees are too expensive," they directly give you a Reality Check—"Is that all you can handle?"

During on-chain interactions, gas fees are simply the most heartbreaking aspect. During busy periods on the Ethereum network, a simple swap operation can cost dozens or even hundreds of dollars. Sometimes you want to go on-chain with the mindset of making money, but the gas fees hit you hard, instantly turning potential profits into nothing.

Web3 veterans are all laughing. They've long been accustomed to this gameplay. They switch to Layer 2 when needed, choose cheaper public chains like Polygon or Arbitrum, since the rules of the gas fee game are clear, and smart people have already found ways to break through.

So next time you're KO'd by gas fees, remember: either optimize your strategy and find cheaper chains, or pay the tuition to understand the true operational costs of Web3. This is the way to survive on the chain.