On Mastodon / Pleroma (Fediverse), follow: [@stephanlivera@bitcoinhackers.org](https://bitcoinhackers.org/@stephanlivera)

Twitter: [@stephanlivera](https://Twitter.com/stephanlivera)

cryptocoin

bitcoin

🎧 SLP370 Alex Thorn – Why Are Bitcoin Fees Low? | Stephan Livera

> Alex Thorn, Head of Firmwide Research at Galaxy Digital (previously Avon Ventures & Fidelity) joins me to talk about how and why Bitcoin Fees are low. After going through eras of higher fees, it might be puzzling as to why they’re low now. 
> We talk:
> 
> - Which factors had the biggest impact
> - SegWit
> - Batching
> - Lightning Network
> - Less OP_Returns
> - Less miner selling
> - What might cause fees to rise in future

> Links:
> 
> - Twitter: [@intangiblecoins](https://twitter.com/intangiblecoins)
> - Twitter thread: https://twitter.com/intangiblecoins/status/1511340416263766027 
> - Report: Why are Bitcoin Transaction Fees So Low? 