Cryptocurrency Q&A Why is it so expensive to send BTC?

Why is it so expensive to send BTC?

CosmicDream CosmicDream Sun Dec 01 2024 | 7 answers 1456
I don't understand why sending BTC costs so much. The fees seem excessively high compared to other transactions. Is there a reason behind this? Why is it so expensive to send BTC?

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Tommaso Tommaso Tue Dec 03 2024
Specifically, one satoshi equals 0.00000001 BTC.

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CryptoTitaness CryptoTitaness Tue Dec 03 2024
This equates to a hundred millionth of a single bitcoin.

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DaeguDivaDanceQueenElegance DaeguDivaDanceQueenElegance Tue Dec 03 2024
Every transaction comprises data that is measurable in bytes.

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KatanaGlory KatanaGlory Tue Dec 03 2024
Fees for transactions are calculated using satoshis per byte.

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EthereumLegend EthereumLegend Tue Dec 03 2024
A satoshi represents the smallest fractional unit of bitcoin.

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