# Gas & Fees Explained Every transaction on a blockchain network comes with a **fee**. These fees support the network by rewarding those who process transactions, keeping things secure and functional. The amount you pay can vary based on the network, how busy it is, and what kind of transaction you’re making. Different networks have their own structures for fees: * On networks like **Ethereum**, fees are often called **gas**. * On networks like **Solana**, fees are typically lower and more stable, as they’re designed to handle high-speed transactions. In the next sections, we’ll explain how fees work specifically on **Ethereum** and **Solana**, helping you understand how to manage costs on each network. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.bitfoot.com/new-to-crypto/gas-and-fees-explained.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.