Internet
gas war
What does gas war mean?
A situation where many users compete to have their transactions included first during a hot mint or launch, driving gas fees to extreme levels.
"The NFT mint turned into a gas war and fees hit hundreds of dollars."
Origin
Ethereum-era term from popular NFT mints where users outbid each other on gas.
Frequently asked questions
What is a gas war in crypto?
It's when lots of users compete to get their transactions confirmed first during a hot mint or launch, bidding gas fees up to extreme levels.
Why do gas wars happen?
Blockchains like Ethereum prioritise transactions that pay higher fees, so when demand spikes during a popular mint, users outbid each other and fees skyrocket.
How do you avoid a gas war?
Traders try to mint outside peak times, use layer-2 networks, or simply wait, since gas wars can push fees into the hundreds of dollars per transaction.
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