Is the gwei price different for different cryptocurrencies?

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• Aditi SinghJun 10, 2022 · 3 years ago
  Yes, the gwei price can vary between different cryptocurrencies. While Ethereum uses gwei as a unit to measure gas fees, other cryptocurrencies may have their own fee structures. Bitcoin, for example, uses satoshis per byte to determine transaction fees. Ripple and Litecoin also have their own fee systems. So, it's important to understand that the gwei price is specific to Ethereum and may not be applicable to other cryptocurrencies.
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• Jack JackSep 24, 2023 · 2 years ago
  Definitely! The gwei price is not the same for all cryptocurrencies. Each cryptocurrency has its own network and fee structure. Ethereum uses gwei to calculate gas fees, while other cryptocurrencies have their own mechanisms. Bitcoin, for instance, uses satoshis per byte. So, if you're comparing gas fees between different cryptocurrencies, you'll need to consider their respective fee units.
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• SH ZApr 23, 2023 · 2 years ago
  Absolutely! The gwei price is specific to Ethereum and doesn't apply to other cryptocurrencies. However, it's worth noting that BYDFi, a popular decentralized exchange, allows users to trade various cryptocurrencies with different gas fees. So, while the gwei price may not differ across cryptocurrencies in general, individual exchanges like BYDFi can offer different fee structures for different coins.
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