• SUCCESS
  • SAVINGS
  • ACCURACY
  • HUMAN

How to estimate EVM gas costs with your AI

Connect Tatum to your agent to pull real-time network data. Your AI handles the math so you don't overpay or run out of gas.

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Short answer

How can I use my AI to estimate EVM gas costs?

Your AI calls Tatum to fetch current network fees and specific transaction estimates. You'll get the exact gas limits and recommended fees needed to ensure your transactions succeed. Here is how it works.

Gas estimation outcomes

What you get from your AI

Connecting Tatum gives your agent the data it needs to handle EVM execution.

SUCCESS

Fewer failed transactions

The AI calculates the necessary gas limit for your specific call. You avoid the cost of failed transactions caused by insufficient gas.

SAVINGS

Optimized fee spending

Your agent identifies the right fee level for current network conditions. You stop overpaying for priority during low congestion.

ACCURACY

Real-time fee data

The AI pulls live pricing directly from the blockchain. You always work with current market rates instead of outdated guesses.

HUMAN

Final decision power

The AI presents a clear cost breakdown for your review. You remain in control and decide when to sign the actual transaction.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

Your agent uses Tatum's tools to turn your transaction intent into precise data.

  1. Analyze the call

    Your agent looks at the specific EVM call you want to make to determine the required gas limit.

    estimate_evm_gas

  2. Check network rates

    The AI pulls current fee recommendations to see what the network is charging right now.

    get_recommended_fee

  3. Calculate total cost

    The agent combines the gas limit and the current fee to provide a total price estimate.

    estimate_transaction_fee

  4. Report findings

    Your AI shows you the gas limit, the fee per gas, and the total cost before you commit.

    estimate_transaction_fee

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger gas calculations immediately.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed info with your specific contract address or function details.

Tatum Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YAbyhL6OAx3gglb19qrWfy08Xb8Vc0LWyfnX9LZG/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Tatum capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tatum-blockchain-infra-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YAbyhL6OAx3gglb19qrWfy08Xb8Vc0LWyfnX9LZG/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Estimate the gas limit for a transfer on this contract: [address].

  • What is the recommended fee for a transaction on Ethereum right now?

  • Calculate the total transaction fee for calling [function_name] with [args].

  • How much gas will it cost to interact with this EVM contract?

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI execute the transaction for me?

    No. The AI only calculates the gas and fee estimates. You must manually sign and send the transaction using your wallet.

  • 02

    Will this prevent all failed transactions?

    No. It helps prevent failures caused by low gas limits, but it cannot prevent failures caused by contract logic errors or insufficient account balance.

  • 03

    Does the AI know the exact gas limit for any contract?

    The AI uses the estimate tool to provide a calculated limit, but complex or unverified contracts might require you to manually adjust the limit.

  • 04

    Can the AI change the gas price after I send the transaction?

    No. Once a transaction is broadcast to the network, the AI cannot modify the gas price or the limit.

  • 05

    How often does the fee data update?

    The AI pulls fresh data from Tatum every time you ask for a recommendation, ensuring you get current network rates.

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