Transaction Fee vs Validator

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Transaction Fee
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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
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A network participant in proof-of-stake blockchains who stakes cryptocurrency to propose and validate new blocks, earning rewards for securing the network through honest consensus participation.

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