When the network is busy, fees rise. Users compete by paying more to get faster confirmations.

This is why small trades sometimes don’t make sense. A tiny swap with a high fee can erase profits.

Layer 2 networks exist to solve this problem. They process transactions cheaply and settle them on the main chain.

Timing also matters. Transacting during low network activity can save significant fees.

Understanding gas fees turns you from a user into a smart user. Cost awareness is part of crypto literacy