Bitcoin transaction fees limit network abuse by making usage expensive. There is a cost to every transaction, set by a dynamic free market based on demand for scarce block space. It is an incredibly robust way to prevent spam without relying on centralized entities that can be corrupted or pressured.
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Tried to follow up on the link in "dynamic free market" but it seems to be broken.
Well said. 💯
Wait... isnt this why lightning exists?
Also, no bitcoin miner is currently complaining