Why it changes

Gas fees can rise when network demand is high. Different blockchains also have different fee models.

Why it matters

Gas fees affect wallet transfers, swaps, DeFi actions and bridge transactions. They can make small transactions uneconomical.

Related pages

Read about bridges, DeFi and withdrawal fees.

How to use this term

Use gas fee estimates before moving funds, bridging or interacting with smart contracts.

What to check

Check the network, current congestion, transaction type and whether a cheaper Layer 2 route is compatible with your destination.