Transaction Fee vs Validator

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

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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Validator
intermediate
fundamentals

A participant in a proof-of-stake network who locks up (stakes) cryptocurrency as collateral to propose and attest to new blocks in exchange for rewards.

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