Biconomy
The transaction layer for Web3.
Overview
Biconomy tackles one of the biggest hurdles in Web3 adoption: user experience, particularly around gas fees and complex transaction signing. It provides a plug-and-play relayer infrastructure that allows dApp developers to sponsor gas fees for their users (meta-transactions). This means users can interact with a dApp without needing to own the native network token (e.g., ETH) for gas.
✨ Key Features
- Gasless transactions (meta-transactions)
- Smart Contract Wallets
- Paymasters for sponsoring transactions
- Bundlers for Account Abstraction (ERC-4337)
- Cross-chain transaction support
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Strong focus on Account Abstraction (ERC-4337)
- Easy-to-integrate SDK for a seamless developer experience
- Multi-chain relayer network
Unique Value: Removes the biggest friction points for mainstream users entering Web3 by enabling gasless transactions and familiar login experiences.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Integrated by various dApps to offer a seamless, gas-free experience to their users.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- DeFi protocols where the user explicitly needs to control and pay for every transaction for security reasons.
🏆 Alternatives
Biconomy is highly focused on user experience and Account Abstraction, offering a more comprehensive and easy-to-implement solution for gas abstraction compared to more general infrastructure providers.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Varies, often includes a free quota of relayed transactions.
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