# Network Fees When conducting a cryptocurrency transaction, a fee known as a **network fee or gas fee (GWEI)** is required to be paid to the miners of the blockchain network being used. These miners are responsible for verifying and processing transactions, and are compensated for their work through these fees. The amount and method of payment for the network fee may vary depending on the specific blockchain network. Additionally, the demand for miner services, as determined by the volume of transactions on the network, can affect the cost of the network fee. It is worth noting that the **USDFI protocol does not benefit financially from network fees.** --- # 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.usdfi.com/getting-started/network-fees.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.