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What Is the Concept of “Gas Limit” and How Does It Differ from Gas Price?

The gas limit is the maximum amount of computational effort (gas) a user is willing to spend on a specific transaction. It determines the complexity and size of the operation.

The gas price is the cost per unit of gas, which is denominated in the network's native currency. Gas limit controls the maximum execution cost, while gas price controls the priority and final monetary cost.

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