OP Labs Discontinues Custom Gas Token Beta Feature

Op Labs has announced the discontinuation of its beta feature for custom gas tokens in the OP Stack. This program allowed developers to experiment with advanced functionalities early on, enabling them to test demand and gather user feedback before wider adoption. However, the declining usage of custom gas tokens since May 2024 has led to this decision. OP Labs now suggests that all new chains launch with the standard ETH gas token configuration. Account abstraction tools, which facilitate users paying gas fees with alternative tokens instead of relying on custom gas tokens, offer an efficient and readily available solution for this purpose.