Gas fees are payments made to compensate for the computing energy required to process transactions on a blockchain, like Ethereum. Fees fluctuate based on network congestion — more demand means higher fees, less demand means lower ones.

You can often reduce costs by transacting during off-peak hours or using layer-2 networks built for faster, cheaper transactions. Always check estimated fees before confirming any transaction to avoid surprises.

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