#CryptoFees101
Transaction fees in cryptocurrencies (crypto fees) are charges paid for transactions to be processed and validated on the blockchain network. These fees vary according to the cryptocurrency and the network used.
*Types of fees:*
1. *Transaction fee*: paid for the transaction to be processed and included in the block.
2. *Mining fee*: paid to miners for them to validate and add transactions to the blockchain.
3. *Network fee*: paid for transactions to be processed and validated on the network.
*Factors that influence the fees:*
1. *Network congestion*: the more transactions, the higher the fees.
2. *Transaction size*: larger transactions may have higher fees.
3. *Transaction priority*: transactions with higher priority may have higher fees.
*Importance of understanding the fees:*
1. *Cost*: fees can affect the total cost of the transaction.
2. *Speed*: fees can influence the processing speed of the transaction.