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Common metamask issues: gas fees explained for eth

Growing Confusion Among MetaMask Users | Gas Fees and USDC Transactions Explained

By

Dr. Liam O'Sullivan

Jul 7, 2026, 05:19 PM

Updated

Jul 7, 2026, 09:29 PM

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User troubleshooting gas fee problems in Metamask for ETH transactions

A rising wave of people is expressing frustration with MetaMask, particularly regarding gas fees. Many are encountering difficulties when trying to swap or send USDC, even after transferring ETH to cover gas costs. The pain points were highlighted in user forums as new users struggle to understand the requirements for different networks.

The Real Source of Issues

In recent discussions, a user discovered that the USDC they were trying to use depended on the network. β€œI had to convert the USDC on the SOL chain to the one on the ETH chain before the vendor would accept it,