Trust Wallet Adds Gas Sponsorship to Ethereum, Enables Zero Balance Swaps

Trust wallet is introduced Token Swap Gas Sponsorship Ethereumallows users to complete swaps even if they do not have ETH in their wallet for gas fees. The wallet automatically detects low balance and covers gas fees for up to 4 swaps per day. This directly addresses one of the most common causes of transaction failures in cryptocurrency wallets and brings about a substantial change in the way self-custodial wallets handle network fees.

What problem does gas sponsorship solve for crypto wallets?

Gas fees are the basic cost required to perform actions on the blockchain. In Ethereum, this fee is paid in ETH, regardless of which tokens are moved or exchanged. This design has long caused friction for users.

A common scenario looks like this: retained by user stable coin Or you want to exchange ERC-20 tokens, but your ETH is zero. The transaction fails even though the wallet has enough value to cover the swap itself.

This issue affects both new users and experienced traders. That leads to the next thing.

• failed swap
• Additional steps to buy or bridge small amounts of ETH
• Confusion for users who already have funds but cannot transfer them

Trust Wallet's gas sponsorship feature directly addresses this issue by paying gas fees when the wallet detects that the native balance is too low.

How does TrustWallet's gas sponsorship work?

Gas Sponsorship is built directly into the Trust Wallet app. Users do not need to enable any settings or request access.

When a user initiates a swap, Trust Wallet checks the wallet's native token balance. If you don't have enough ETH to cover your Ethereum gas, your wallet will automatically cover transaction fees.

This process happens in real-time, so it doesn't add any extra steps to your user flow. The user signs the transaction as usual and the swap is completed without requiring any ETH in the wallet.

Trust Wallet explains that the system is automatic and uninterrupted.

Notably, users still have full control over their private keys and assets. Trust Wallet does not store funds or perform swaps without your approval. The wallet only incurs gas fees while the transaction is signed and approved by the user's own wallet.

Which blockchains support gas sponsored swaps?

Trust Wallet has launched gas sponsorships across three major networks. Each chain has slightly different rules.

The supported chains are:

• Ethereum
  Up to 4 gas sponsored swaps per day
  Minimum swap size is $50
• BNB chain
  Up to 4 gas sponsored swaps per day
  No minimum swap amount
• Solana
  Up to 4 gas sponsored swaps per day
  Minimum swap size is around $200

This feature currently only supports swap. Trust Wallet has confirmed that support for token transfers, including sending assets to another wallet, is planned next.

Why zero gas swap is important especially for Ethereum

Ethereum remains the most widely used smart contract network, but it is also known for high gas costs and frequent transaction failures during times of network congestion.

For Ethereum users, gas sponsorship changes some practical issues.

First, it reduces transaction failures caused by empty ETH balances. Second, you no longer have to keep a small amount of ETH idle just for gas. Third, it simplifies the experience for users who primarily hold stablecoins or DeFi tokens.

This is particularly relevant for users operating decentralized exchanges, NFT platforms, and DeFi protocols where frequent swaps are common.

Trust Alpha products from Trust Wallet

Gas sponsorship is not a standalone update. This fits into Trust Wallet's broader push to simplify on-chain activities while maintaining self-control.

Earlier this year, Trust Wallet launched Trust Alpha, an in-app platform that provides users with access to early-stage Web3 projects and rewards.

Trust Alpha is built directly within the Trust Wallet app and uses Trust Wallet tokens (TWT) as its access and reward mechanism.

What is Trust Alpha and how does it work?

Trust Alpha is a wallet-native launch and growth platform. Users do not need to connect to external sites or third-party apps.

This platform allows users to:

• Explore early-stage cryptocurrencies and Web3 projects
• Participate in reward pools directly within the app
• Earn and receive rewards without leaving Trust Wallet

For builders, Trust Alpha provides access to millions of active wallet users without separate integrations.

The system revolves around TWT. Users who own or use TWT can unlock access to reward pools, airdrops, and campaigns.

conclusion

Trust Wallet’s gas sponsorship feature allows users to exchange tokens on Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Solana even if the native token balance is zero. The wallet automatically covers gas fees, reducing transaction failures and eliminating a common source of friction.

This feature works within a self-custody model and is limited to a fixed number of swaps per day. Alongside Trust Alpha, it reflects a broader focus on simplifying on-chain activities without changing the blockchain rules or storage structure.

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1. Trust your wallet with X:Notice (December 2025)

2. Trust Wallet Blog Post 1: Trust Wallet now sponsors your gas bill

3. Blog post by Trust Wallet 2: Introducing Trust Alpha: Early Access and Real Rewards with TWT