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How Do Transaction Fees Relate to Network Security?

Transaction fees incentivize miners or validators to expend resources to validate transactions and secure the network. In Proof-of-Work systems, fees supplement the block reward, ensuring miners continue to dedicate computing power.

In Proof-of-Stake, fees reward validators for staking and processing transactions honestly. High fees can signal high demand and robust security commitment.

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