What does “gas” mean in crypto?
“Gas” is important in the world of crypto. Simply put, gas is the payment needed when making a transaction or interacting with a smart contract on a blockchain — i.e., the network fee you pay.
Gas is usually paid in the given blockchain’s native cryptocurrency — e.g., ETH is used for transactions on Ethereum, and BNB is used for the same on BNB Smart Chain). These fees go to miners or validators responsible for keeping networks secure and confirming transactions. Gas fees also prevent spam on the network, keeping the blockchain running smoothly.

















