#CryptoFees101 Sure! Here's a brief and clear breakdown of #CryptoFees101 — a primer on the different types of fees you might encounter when using cryptocurrency:
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🔍 Types of Crypto Fees
1. Network (Blockchain) Fees
What it is: Paid to miners/validators for processing and securing transactions on a blockchain.
Example: Ethereum gas fees, Bitcoin transaction fees.
Varies by: Network congestion, transaction size, and speed priority.
2. Exchange Fees
What it is: Fees charged by centralized or decentralized exchanges when you buy, sell, or swap crypto.
Types:
Trading fees (usually a % of trade volume, e.g., 0.1%–0.5%)
Withdrawal fees (flat or variable)
Deposit fees (rare, but possible with fiat)
3. Wallet Fees
What it is: Some custodial wallets charge fees for services like swaps or fiat-to-crypto purchases.
Decentralized wallets usually don't charge