Coin vs Transaction Fee

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Coin
intermediate
fundamentals

A cryptocurrency that operates as the native currency of its own blockchain (e.g. BTC on Bitcoin, ETH on Ethereum), distinct from tokens built on top of another chain.

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Transaction Fee
beginner
fundamentals

The amount paid to blockchain network validators for processing and confirming cryptocurrency transactions, compensating miners or validators for computational resources and network security.

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