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How network fees work
Understand gas fees and why costs change from one network to another.
3 min read · General educational guidance
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Network fees pay for processing a transaction on a blockchain. They are separate from any service fee charged by an exchange or wallet.
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Fees can change with demand. Some networks require their native asset to pay fees even when you are sending a different token.
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Review the total fee and network before confirming. Failed transactions can still consume fees on some networks.
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