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Taxonomy of Transaction Fees in Smart Contracts

Taxonomy of Transaction Fees in Smart Contracts

Original Postby ajtowns

Posted on: February 2, 2024 07:59 UTC

The email inquires about the rationale behind a Lightning Service Provider (LSP) running its own mining operations as opposed to utilizing existing acceleration services like mempool.space, ViaBTC, or Binance.

The significant point expressed is that both scenarios lead to centralization. For an LSP that mines, it holds the advantage of using Bitcoin more cost-effectively than its smaller counterparts. On the other hand, when an accelerator is involved, they can wield control by requiring compliance with their terms and conditions before engaging in transactions.

Furthermore, the impact of this centralization varies depending on the frequency and volume of such occurrences. While infrequent and minor transactions might not raise considerable concern, frequent actions involving substantial portions of the block reward could significantly influence the decentralization fundamental to Bitcoin's architecture. This could have implications for the power dynamics within the network, potentially affecting transaction costs and the autonomy of smaller LSPs.