How does the blockchain mempool affect transaction fees in cryptocurrencies?

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• Mo7amed RashadDec 20, 2025 · 2 months ago
  Ah, the blockchain mempool and transaction fees, a classic topic. The mempool is like a virtual waiting room for transactions in cryptocurrencies. When you send a transaction, it joins the queue in the mempool, waiting for miners to pick it up and include it in a block. However, miners are profit-driven creatures, and they tend to prioritize transactions with higher fees. So, if the mempool is jam-packed with pending transactions, you'll have to offer a higher fee to entice miners to pick your transaction. On the flip side, if the mempool is relatively empty, you can get away with paying a lower fee. It's all about supply and demand in the mempool game. Keep an eye on the mempool if you want to gauge the current transaction fee situation in cryptocurrencies.
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