Academy · Lesson 9

Network fees and confirmations

Plan for network fees, confirmation time, congestion, and payout minimums.

All lessons6 minutes · Crypto basics

Fees vary

Network fees can change with congestion and transaction complexity. A displayed estimate can move before broadcast, and some services add a separate withdrawal fee or minimum.

Broadcast is not finality

A transaction ID shows that a transfer was submitted, not necessarily that the destination considers it final. Services can require different confirmation counts.

  • Retain the transaction ID.
  • Check the correct network explorer.
  • Allow for service-specific confirmation policies.

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