Decentralized exchanges are striving to engage mainstream users by enhancing user experiences. PancakeSwap, in collaboration with Zyfi on zkSync Era, has introduced gas-free transactions to simplify the trading process. This integration enables users of the decentralized exchange (DEX) to participate in gasless transactions on selected token pairs with fees covered by PancakeSwap, zkSync, or other DeFi protocols. The transition to gasless transactions aims to facilitate wider accessibility to DeFi for mainstream users, potentially increasing adoption rates. Chef Brownie, the marketing lead at PancakeSwap, highlighted how gas-free transactions eliminate a significant barrier for new DeFi users, streamlining trading activities. By allowing gas payments with various ERC-20 tokens, the trading process becomes more seamless and inclusive, thus enhancing user satisfaction and promoting broader adoption. Previously, newcomers in DeFi had to acquire Ether (ETH) to cover transaction fees on the Ethereum network before engaging in trades. With the recent integration, PancakeSwap users can now utilize over 10 ERC-20 tokens to pay gas fees, eliminating the necessity of holding the main gas token. As the sixth largest DEX with a daily trading volume exceeding $311 million, PancakeSwap's simplified trading approach is poised to attract more traders to decentralized exchanges. The simplified trading experience provided by PancakeSwap could potentially lure users away from centralized exchanges, which offer a more intuitive interface and simplified usability. According to Chef Brownie, streamlining trading activities, especially by enabling payment of gas fees with various ERC-20 tokens, enhances the appeal of DEXs. A user-friendly interface and seamless transactions can entice users from CEXs, while also leveraging the benefits of self-custody wallets provided by DEXs. In an effort to overcome the main adoption hurdle for DeFi protocols, PancakeSwap continues to focus on simplifying the user experience. The platform plans to introduce more user-centric features, including the option to pay with additional ERC-20 tokens, to improve the trading journey further. Following the integration, the zkSync team will sponsor $5,000 worth of gas fees on a first-come first-served basis for zkSync Era PancakeSwap users. Traders utilizing Zyfi's paymaster on zkSync Era PancakeSwap will accumulate gas points, potentially increasing their chances of receiving a Zyfi token airdrop with each transaction.
Enhanced User Experience at PancakeSwap with Gas-Free Transactions

by Giorgi Kostiuk
2 years ago

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