high fees on bitcoin txs limit accessibility for low-value transfers—like sending sats to friends or tips—turning the base layer into a settlement-only network for whales, while everyday users pay premiums or wait, which is why pragmatic layers like ln handle the small stuff without compromising security.
bitinfocharts on bitcoin fees
https://bitinfocharts.com/bitcoin/fees/
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2025-10-17 18:40:25 UTC
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