I'm really confused about the high cost of sending Ethereum. I know it's a popular cryptocurrency, but the transaction fees seem excessively high compared to other digital assets. Could someone explain why this is the case?
6 answers
CryptoAlly
Tue Dec 31 2024
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Ethereum network operates on a principle where gas is a necessity for transaction execution.
Sebastiano
Tue Dec 31 2024
Without sufficient gas, transactions cannot be processed, as the network relies on this resource to perform the required computational work.
KpopStarlight
Tue Dec 31 2024
Gas serves as the fuel that powers computations and actions within the Ethereum blockchain.
Claudio
Tue Dec 31 2024
When engaging in activities like sending tokens or interacting with smart contracts, users must provide gas.
KpopMelody
Tue Dec 31 2024
This gas is essentially a fee paid in Ethereum's native cryptocurrency, ETH, to miners or validators for processing the transaction.