Gas Fees
Small fees paid to process blockchain transactions, going to the validators who do the work.
⛽ A processing toll that compensates the network for computing power
🌱 In Blockchain Botany
Just as growing plants takes time, blockchain transactions require a processing fee.
🌍 In the real world
Gas fees on Ethereum vary by network congestion. During busy periods they can spike — like Uber surge pricing. Layer 2 networks reduce these costs significantly.
The best way to understand Gas Fees is to experience it. Blockchain Botany teaches this concept through hands-on gameplay — no real cryptocurrency involved.
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