What Are Network (Gas) Fees?
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Quick Answer:
Network fees, often called gas, are paid to the validators who process transactions on a blockchain. They depend on the network you use and on how busy it is at that moment.
Who receives the fee
Every blockchain transaction has to be processed and recorded by the network's validators or miners. The network fee pays them for that work. It goes to the network, not to the wallet you use.
What changes the price
- Network choice: the same token can be sent on different blockchains, and fees vary a lot between them.
- Demand: when many people transact at once, fees rise as users compete for space in the next block.
- Complexity: a simple transfer usually costs less than an interaction with a smart contract.
How to keep fees low
- Check which networks the receiver supports and pick a lower-cost one when you can.
- Avoid peak times if the transfer is not urgent.
- Always confirm the network before sending: sending on the wrong network can make funds hard or impossible to recover.
Network fees in Tavate
Network fees are set by each blockchain and are separate from any fee for a Tavate service. The app shows the costs that apply before you confirm a transaction.
