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Transaction Fee

Definition

A fee paid to process a transaction on the blockchain.

Deep Dive

A Transaction Fee is a small payment required to process and validate a transaction on a blockchain network. These fees are paid by the sender of a transaction to the network's validators or miners, serving as an incentive for them to include the transaction in an upcoming block and secure the network. The fee structure helps prevent network spam, prioritizes transactions during periods of high congestion, and contributes to the overall economic model of the blockchain.

Examples & Use Cases

  • 1Ethereum Gas Fee
  • 2Bitcoin Mining Fee
  • 3Solana Transaction Fee

Related Terms

GasMiner FeeNetwork Congestion

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