Gas Price
Protocol
Price per unit of gas a user is willing to pay.
Gas price influences priority and cost. On EIP 1559 networks, it combines with the base fee to form the effective price you pay. Wallets provide sane defaults, so you rarely need to guess.
Frequently asked questions
What sets the gas price?
On EIP 1559 networks, the base fee is set by the protocol, and you add a priority tip. Wallets suggest values based on recent blocks.Is higher gas price always faster?
It increases your chance of fast inclusion, but not guaranteed if the network is congested or your nonce is blocked.Should I use custom settings?
Advanced users can. Most people should start with wallet recommendations and adjust only if needed.