#CryptoFees101 💱

📚 **Crypto Fees 101 (in \~100 words)**

Crypto fees are small charges you pay to process transactions on a blockchain. They go to miners (Proof-of-Work) or validators (Proof-of-Stake) who confirm and secure transactions. Fees vary by network traffic — for example, Ethereum often has higher fees than Bitcoin due to smart contract usage. Some platforms use **“gas”** (like Ethereum), while others charge fixed or percentage-based fees (like exchanges). Always check **network fees** vs. **exchange/platform fees** when sending, swapping, or withdrawing crypto. Tools like [Etherscan](https://etherscan.io/gastracker) or [Mempool.space](https://mempool.space) can help you track current rates.