How Does a Node’s Mempool Size Limit Influence Its RBF Relay Policy?
A node's mempool size limit (typically measured in megabytes) directly influences its RBF relay policy during network congestion. When the mempool is full, the node must evict lower-fee transactions to make room for new, higher-fee ones.
The RBF policy ensures that if a new transaction is a replacement, it must meet the minimum fee-increase rule to justify the eviction of the old transaction, thus optimizing the use of the limited mempool space for the most profitable transactions.
Glossar
Node Operator
Entity ⎊ A Node Operator is the individual or institutional entity responsible for running the requisite software and maintaining the infrastructure necessary to validate transactions on a Proof-of-Stake blockchain.
Mempool Size
Capacity ⎊ The mempool size, within cryptocurrency networks, represents the volume of valid, unconfirmed transactions awaiting inclusion in a block.
Mempool Size Limit
Capacity ⎊ The mempool size limit represents the maximum cumulative data volume of unconfirmed transactions a blockchain node will actively maintain, directly impacting transaction propagation speed and network congestion.
Node
Entity ⎊ A Node is an individual participant computer that validates transactions, maintains a copy of the ledger, and contributes to the overall security and decentralization of the cryptocurrency Network.
Policy
Framework ⎊ A policy, within cryptocurrency derivatives, options trading, and broader financial derivatives, establishes the foundational rules and guidelines governing market participation, risk management, and operational procedures.
Relay
Mechanism ⎊ Within cryptocurrency derivatives and options trading, a Relay functions as a programmatic bridge facilitating the transfer of assets or data between disparate blockchain networks or systems.