Gas Fees
What Are Gas Fees?
Gas fees are small transaction costs paid to the blockchain network every time you perform an on-chain action — such as sending ASK from your wallet or redeeming ASK for rewards.
Think of gas fees like a postage stamp. You're not paying Permission — you're paying the network to process and record your transaction. Without enough gas in your wallet, transactions simply won't go through.
Gas fees are always paid in the native token of the network you're transacting on — not in ASK.
Which Token Do I Need?
ASK is a multi-chain token. The gas token you need depends on which network you're using:
Polygon
POL
Coinbase, Binance, Kraken, Uniswap
Base
ETH
Coinbase, Binance, Kraken, Aerodrome
Permission operates across multiple chains and may expand to additional networks in the future. Always confirm which network your wallet is connected to before transacting.
How Much Do I Need?
Gas fees on both Polygon and Base are very low — typically a fraction of a cent per transaction. A small amount goes a long way. For most users, $1–$2 worth of the relevant gas token is sufficient to cover numerous transactions.
How to Add Gas to Your Permission Wallet
Step 1 — Get your Permission wallet address: Log in to your Permission account and navigate to Wallet. Copy your wallet address.
Step 2 — Acquire the gas token: Purchase POL or ETH on any major exchange (Coinbase, Binance, Kraken, Gemini) or decentralized exchange (Uniswap, Aerodrome, etc.).
Step 3 — Send the gas token to your Permission wallet address: From your external wallet (e.g. MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet):
Make sure you are connected to the correct network (Polygon for POL, Base for ETH)
Select Send
Paste your Permission wallet address
Enter a small amount (e.g. $1–$2 worth)
Review and confirm the transaction
Once confirmed, your gas balance will appear in your Permission wallet and you'll be able to send ASK and process redemptions.
Important Reminders
Always confirm you are on the correct network before sending — sending POL on the Base network or ETH on Polygon will result in failed or lost transactions
Double-check your wallet address before confirming any transaction — blockchain transactions are irreversible
Start with a small test amount if you are new to on-chain transactions
⚠️ Permission is not responsible for assets lost due to incorrect network selection, wrong wallet addresses, or user error. See our Terms of Use for more.
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