Mempool

The waiting area where unconfirmed transactions sit before being included in a block.

Explanation

When the mempool is congested, fees rise and low-fee transactions can get stuck.

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What does “Mempool” mean?
The waiting area where unconfirmed transactions sit before being included in a block.
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