SKALE Chain Types
The modular design of SKALE Supernodes allows for a single supernode to support many SKALE Chains of varying sizes. The SKALE Network currently has one official size accepted by the DAO and a second size actively in discussion.| Chain Name | Node Resources | Cost per Month* |
|---|---|---|
| Hub Chain | 1/8 | $7200* |
| Performance Chain | 1/32 | $7200* |
Pricing Model
SKALE utilizes a subscription-based pricing model, similar to cloud computing, unlike most blockchains that use pay-per-transaction gas fees. Key Benefits- Flat Fees - fees are predictable based on the SKALE Chain Size. This ensures stability and easy to predicte operating expenses
- Top Tier Unit Economics - with fees being prepaid and all usage being free, the cost per transaction drastically decreases
- Improved UX - users shouldn’t suffer or have to jump through a dozen hoops (KYC, Buying Tokens, etc.) just to use your chain and/or application. Prepaid blockchains make free onboarding or freemium experiences a reality in Web3.
- Optional Prepayment - chain owners can easily pre-pay for their SKALE Chain for up to 24 months to lock in the current pricing
How to Pay
Notes- Payments occur on the SKALE Europa Hub and are due before on the 1st of each month.
- The official paymaster smart contract is
[0x0d66cA00CbAD4219734D7FDF921dD7Caadc1F78D](https://elated-tan-skat.explorer.mainnet.skalenodes.com/address/0x0d66cA00CbAD4219734D7FDF921dD7Caadc1F78D)
Payment Guide
- Head over to https://portal.skale.space/chains
- Select your SKALE Chain
- Click Manage
- Connect a Wallet
- Input the amount of months you want to pay for
- Follow the prompts, bridge SKL tokens if needed, and pay for your SKALE Chain