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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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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