#GasFeeImpact Gas fees are transaction costs on blockchains like Ethereum, paid to validate transactions and maintain network security. 1 High gas fees increase transaction expenses, hindering small or frequent transactions and potentially limiting network access. 2 They can also stifle innovation and hinder adoption. 3 Network congestion often drives fees up. 4 Solutions like Layer-2 scaling and network upgrades aim to mitigate these issues. 5 Managing gas fees is crucial for blockchain usability and growth. 4