Ethereum News Today: Democratizing Blockchain: Bitget's Stablecoin Gas Breakthrough

Bitget Wallet has launched a groundbreaking feature allowing users to pay blockchain transaction fees directly in stablecoins like USDT and USDC, leveraging Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 7702. The update, rolled out on October 21, 2025, removes the need for users to hold native tokens such as ETH or SOL for gas payments, marking a major step toward account abstraction and simplified cross-chain interactions . By enabling stablecoin-based gas fees across eight major blockchains-including Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain-Bitget aims to reduce friction for both novice and experienced Web3 users .

The integration of EIP 7702, which was recently included in Ethereum's Pectra upgrade, temporarily grants externally owned accounts (EOAs) smart contract-like capabilities, such as transaction batching and gas sponsorship. This allows users to delegate gas payment logic per transaction without permanently converting their EOAs into smart contracts . Bitget's implementation supports EVM-compatible networks via EIP 7702 and extends to non-EVM chains like Solana and TRON through native mechanisms such as Paymaster models and energy leasing . The feature is part of Bitget's broader gas abstraction initiative, which includes a pre-existing system called GetGas for pre-funding fees with stablecoins or ETH .

The move has been praised for its potential to accelerate mainstream blockchain adoption. Jamie Elkaleh, Bitget Wallet's Chief Marketing Officer, emphasized that the update bridges the gap between self-custody and centralized exchanges, enabling users to transact across chains without managing gas tokens . Analysts note that the shift could boost stablecoin utility beyond value storage, potentially increasing transaction volumes and integration into DeFi protocols . By eliminating the need to convert assets for gas, the feature also lowers barriers to entry for users in regions where acquiring native tokens is costly or logistically challenging .

However, the innovation introduces new security considerations. Wintermute and GoPlus Security have flagged potential attack vectors, such as malicious delegation exploits, prompting Bitget to release an EIP 7702 detection tool that alerts users to suspicious smart contract activity . The wallet's approach to security includes multi-party computation (MPC) encryption, hardware wallet integration, and a $700 million user protection fund, distinguishing it from competitors like MetaMask, which relies on open-source transparency and phishing detection .

Industry experts, including Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and Uniswap's Hayden Adams, have endorsed EIP 7702 for its compatibility with ERC-4337 and potential to enable programmable wallets and social recovery mechanisms . The feature also positions Bitget to compete with MetaMask and OKX Wallet in the gas abstraction space, though Bitget's support for both EVM and non-EVM chains gives it an edge in cross-chain usability .

Looking ahead, Bitget plans to expand stablecoin gas payments to additional blockchains, including Plasma and Sei, while further integrating cross-chain swaps and transactions . The development aligns with broader trends in Web3 infrastructure, where user experience improvements are seen as critical to scaling adoption. As wallets and dApps adopt similar account abstraction solutions, the ecosystem may see a surge in gasless transactions, subscription models, and embedded payment systems .

[1] Bitget Wallet Ignites Stablecoin Revolution with EIP 7702-Powered Gas Payments (https://www.financialcontent.com/article/breakingcrypto-2025-10-21-bitget-wallet-ignites-stablecoin-revolution-with-eip-7702-powered-gas-payments)

[2] Bitget Wallet Upgrades with EIP-7702 for Stablecoin-Based Gas (https://coincentral.com/bitget-wallet-upgrades-with-eip-7702-for-stablecoin-based-gas-payments/)

[3] Bitget Wallet Enables Stablecoin Gas Payments via EIP-7702 (https://financefeeds.com/bitget-wallet-stablecoin-gas-payment-eip7702-push/)

[4] Bitget Wallet Adopts EIP-7702 to Let Users Pay Gas Fees with Stablecoins (https://alexablockchain.com/bitget-wallet-let-users-pay-gas-fees-with-stablecoins/)

[5] Bitget Wallet Rolls Out Multichain Gas Abstraction, Removing Native Token Friction (https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/10/21/3170335/0/en/Bitget-Wallet-Rolls-Out-Multichain-Gas-Abstraction-Removing-Native-Token-Friction.html)

[9] What Makes a Great EVM Wallet? Comparing Bitget and MetaMask (https://coinarbitragebot.com/blog/comparing-bitget-wallet-and-metamask-in-2025.html)