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What Is a “Gas Fee” and How Does It Impact the Cost of Trading on a DEX?

A gas fee is the transaction cost paid to the blockchain network's validators or miners to process and confirm a transaction on the blockchain. On a DEX, every interaction ▴ depositing, swapping, or withdrawing ▴ requires a gas fee.

High network congestion can cause these fees to spike, making small trades uneconomical and impacting the overall cost of trading, especially for options with low premiums.

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