Understanding Transaction Fees on Solana: Almost Free!

While we have talked about how low the fees are on Solana, how do they actually work? On Solana, fees are paid in $SOL and are divided into two main components: the base fee and an optional priority fee. The base fee is extremely small and fixed for most simple transactions. The priority fee is paid to validators to have your transaction processed more quickly during periods of high congestion, although it is rarely necessary due to the network's high capacity. This fee structure allows developers to create applications with viable microtransactions and users to interact freely without worrying about high costs, democratizing access to decentralized finance and gaming.

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