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Why some transactions are faster than others

Most people think all crypto transactions are instant, but sometimes it feels like watching paint dry! 😅 Ever wonder why your friend's transfer zips through, while yours gets stuck in crypto traffic?

Imagine sending your crypto as a car trying to get onto a busy highway during rush hour 🚗.

Blockchains, like the one Ethereum uses, have a limited 'lane' capacity for transactions in each block, just like our roads have a maximum number of cars they can handle at once.

Every transaction needs a spot in one of these blocks to be processed.

But, sometimes you feel frustrated because your transaction is stuck in traffic, and it's not always because the network is overloaded; it’s often about how much you’re willing to pay to use those lanes.

Therefore, transaction speed often comes down to priority!

You pay a 'gas fee' (like a toll) to get your transaction picked up.

If you offer a higher gas fee for your ETH transfer, miners or validators see it as a more profitable job and will process it faster.

Lower fees mean you’re essentially waiting for less congested times or for someone to pick up a cheaper fare.

So, when your transaction feels slow, it’s often not broken; you’re just on the economy lane! ✨

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