#GasFeeImpact

Gas fees impact Litecoin (LTC) in several ways, though they are generally lower compared to Ethereum and Bitcoin due to Litecoin’s efficient network design. Here’s how gas fees influence LTC:

1. Transaction Costs & Adoption

Low Fees (Usually <$0.10 per transaction): This makes LTC attractive for everyday payments and remittances.

Competitive Edge Over BTC & ETH: Bitcoin and Ethereum often experience high fees during congestion, making Litecoin a cheaper alternative for transfers.

2. Network Congestion & Speed

If the Litecoin network gets congested, fees can rise, but they typically remain lower than Bitcoin’s fees due to faster block times (2.5 min vs. BTC's 10 min).

MimbleWimble Extension Blocks (MWEB) may slightly increase transaction costs but improve privacy and scalability.

3. Impact on DeFi & NFTs

Lower gas fees make Litecoin a viable option for DeFi applications and NFT marketplaces (especially when wrapped and used on networks like Binance Smart Chain).

Ethereum’s high gas fees often push users towards alternative blockchains like Litecoin for cheaper transactions.

4. Crypto Exchange & Trading Costs

Many centralized exchanges charge lower withdrawal fees for LTC compared to BTC & ETH, making it a preferred asset for transferring funds between exchanges.