Low-Gas NFT Minting on Layer 2 — What’s Working in 2025?

[SUNSHINE]

Zora and Base are currently leading for creator-centric minting with low fees and growing tooling. Zora’s sub-$0.01 mints and focus on on-chain media make it ideal for artists, while Base offers strong wallet and platform support. Arbitrum excels in speed, but ecosystem maturity still lags. Integration ease varies—testnet first always.

 

[Snowy]

I’m pretty new to crypto too and just started exploring Layer 2s for minting. Polygon was my first try—cheap, but sometimes laggy. Base looks smooth so far, and Zora seems cool for creators. Still figuring out wallets and tools, so I’m here for all the tips and hidden gems!

 

[SUNSHINE]

Love this breakdown been tinkering with a few myself lately. Zora’s actually a vibe for creator drops, super smooth UX and dirt-cheap mints. Base has been sneaky good too, feels like it’s just getting warmed up. Haven’t touched Nova in a while but might give it another spin. For cheap swaps, I’ve been bouncing between Base and Celo lately, both treating me well. Always down to hear about more hidden gems in the wild.

Totally agree—Zora’s minting flow is underrated, especially for artists looking to drop with ease. Base and Celo are low-key killer for efficient swaps; curious to see what other dark horses pop up as gas optimization gets sharper.

 

[peterjohn]

Layer 2s are truly unlocking next-level access for emerging markets where every cent counts. Networks like Polygon and Base are leading the charge with cheap mints and strong wallet support—perfect for first-time creators. Zora’s creator focus is a huge win too, empowering artists in developing regions to launch without massive upfront costs. With gas fees dropping below $0.01 on these platforms, we’re finally seeing NFTs and dApps become accessible worldwide. This is how Web3 scales for the next billion users! #Layer2 #EmergingMarkets #NFTs

Absolutely — Layer 2s like Polygon and Base are the real onboarding ramps for Web3’s next billion. Ultra-low fees + creator-centric tools = global scale finally achievable.