How does gas affect the speed and cost of cryptocurrency transactions?

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• Roman StrakhovJan 06, 2025 · 8 months ago
  Gas is a term commonly used in the Ethereum ecosystem to refer to the cost of executing a transaction or running a smart contract. In simple terms, gas is a measure of computational work. When you send a transaction on the Ethereum network, you need to specify the amount of gas you're willing to pay for that transaction. The higher the gas limit you set, the more computational work the network can perform to process your transaction. However, setting a higher gas limit also means you'll need to pay more in transaction fees. Gas fees are paid to miners who validate and process transactions on the Ethereum blockchain. So, if you want your transaction to be processed quickly, you'll need to set a higher gas limit and pay a higher gas fee. Conversely, if you're not in a hurry, you can set a lower gas limit and pay a lower gas fee. It's important to find the right balance between transaction speed and cost based on your needs and the current network conditions.
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