Cryptocurrency Q&A Why is the gas fee so high?

Why is the gas fee so high?

Lucia Lucia Tue Feb 18 2025 | 7 answers 1037
I don't understand why the gas fee is so expensive. It seems to be much higher than what I expected. Is there a reason for this increase? Can someone explain why the cost of gas is so high? Why is the gas fee so high?

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SakuraPetal SakuraPetal Thu Feb 20 2025
The concept of high demand in the realm of cryptocurrency transactions is crucial.

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ShintoBlessed ShintoBlessed Wed Feb 19 2025
When the volume of transactions exceeds the network's capability to process them efficiently, several changes occur.

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Eleonora Eleonora Wed Feb 19 2025
To incentivize miners or validators to prioritize certain transactions, fees are increased. This mechanism ensures that the network remains somewhat functional despite the congestion.

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Leonardo Leonardo Wed Feb 19 2025
BTCC, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, offers a range of services to its users. Among these are spot trading, futures trading, and wallet services. These services cater to the diverse needs of traders and investors in the crypto space.

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SsangyongSpiritedStrengthCourage SsangyongSpiritedStrengthCourage Wed Feb 19 2025
One notable consequence is the increase in transaction fees. This rise is a direct response to the network's inability to accommodate all transactions promptly.

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