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Blast Blast

Blast is an innovative Ethereum L2 launched in late 2023, introducing native yield generation and gas revenue sharing to the L2 ecosystem. XSHOT provides comprehensive trading features on Blast through BlastSwap.

Overview

Built on Optimistic Rollups technology, Blast introduces unique features like native yield generation through T-Bill yields and automatic ETH restaking, making it the first L2 with native yield.

  • Founded by Pacman and Jarry Xiao
  • Backed by prominent crypto VCs
  • Strong community growth
  • Record-breaking TVL growth for a new L2
  • Fastest-growing L2 in history
  • Billions in TVL within months of launch
  • Pioneer in L2 native yield
  • Strong retail and developer interest

Key Advantages

  • Native Yield: Automatic yield on ETH and stablecoins
  • Gas Sharing: Users earn from network activity
  • Low Costs: Optimized for efficient transactions
  • Innovation: First L2 with native yield features
  • Growth: Rapid ecosystem expansion

Trading Features

XCaller AI

Automated trading via XCaller AI is currently only available on Solana.

Supported DEXes

Current

Getting Started

XSHOT automatically creates a Blast wallet for you.

Setup Guide

  1. Select "BLAST" in the bot interface
  2. Use the displayed deposit address
  3. Wait for confirmations (recommended: 2-3 blocks)

Gas Requirements

Keep sufficient ETH in your wallet for gas fees on Blast. While fees are significantly lower than Ethereum mainnet, you still need ETH for transactions.

Network Specifications

Metric Value Notes
Block Time ~2 seconds Fast finality
Transaction Fee $0.01-0.05 Low cost trading
Finality ~12 seconds Quick confirmations
Gas Token ETH Required for all transactions
Token Standard ERC20 Full EVM compatibility

Performance Features

  • Smart gas price estimation
  • Transaction priority settings
  • Custom gas limits
  • L2 optimized fees
  • Anti-sandwich protection
  • Front-running mitigation
  • Slippage optimization

Support for bridging from and to ETH directly on XSHOT

See Bridging Guide

Safety Features

Pro Tips

  • Blast offers significantly lower fees than Ethereum mainnet
  • Use limit orders for better price execution
  • Monitor BlastScan for network status

Important Notes

  • Always keep ETH for gas fees
  • Verify contract addresses on BlastScan
  • Check token approval limits