#CryptoFees101
**Understanding Crypto Fees: What You Need to Know**
Crypto fees are transaction costs paid to miners or validators for processing transactions on blockchain networks. These fees vary depending on network congestion, transaction speed, and blockchain type.
👉**Types of Crypto Fees:**
- **Transaction Fees** – Paid for sending crypto (e.g., $BTC Bitcoin’s miner fees, Ethereum’s gas fees).
- **Exchange Fees** – Charged by trading platforms for buying/selling crypto.
- **Withdrawal Fees** – Costs when moving crypto off an exchange.
👉 **Why Fees Matter:**
High fees can make small transactions costly, especially on busy networks like Ethereum. Some blockchains (e.g., Solana, Binance Smart Chain) offer lower fees for faster transactions.
👉 **How to Save on Fees:**
- Use Layer 2 solutions (e.g., Lightning Network).
- Trade during low-traffic times.
- Choose low-fee blockchains when possible.