The gas fee was too high, so he waited.
Gas Fee
idiomThe fee paid to execute a transaction or smart contract on some blockchains.
Origin
disputed originGas likens computation to fuel powering an engine.
During the busy sale, a simple transfer cost more in gas fees than the item itself.
Because the gas fee rises with network congestion, users often schedule non-urgent transactions for quiet hours when demand — and cost — drops.
Last updated July 19, 2026