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What are gas fees in NFT transactions?
Gas fees are transaction costs required to process NFT transactions on a blockchain. These fees are paid to miners or validators who verify and record transactions on the network. Ethereum, the most popular blockchain for NFTs, uses a gas fee system based on network congestion—higher demand increases costs. Gas fees apply to minting, transferring, and purchasing NFTs. Users can adjust gas fees to speed up or slow down transactions. Some newer blockchains, like Solana and Polygon, offer lower gas fees, making them attractive alternatives for NFT marketplaces. Understanding gas fees is crucial for budgeting NFT transactions.