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Fees and Confirmation Times
Fees are market-driven and determine how quickly your transaction confirms.
TLDR
- Higher fees usually confirm faster.
- Fees rise when network activity is high.
- Use fee estimators before sending.
- Batching and timing can lower costs.
What fees represent
Fees are the incentive for miners to include your transaction in a block.
How to avoid overpaying
Check fee recommendations and avoid sending during peak network activity when possible.
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