Priority FEE

A user-set tip paid to validators to incentivize faster transaction inclusion on the blockchain. This fee goes directly to the validator, unlike the base-fee which is burned.

Why it matters on AGON

AGON operates on Base, an Ethereum L2. While transactions are cheaper and faster than on L1, network congestion can still occur. Your priority fee is the tool to cut through that noise.

When you deposit USDC, place a last-minute bet on a market at /markets, or withdraw winnings, your transaction competes for blockspace. A higher priority fee signals to validators that your transaction is more profitable to include in the next block. For time-sensitive bets or AI Agent actions, this can be the difference between securing your odds and a failed transaction.

How to apply

The priority fee is a trade-off between speed and cost, measured in gwei. Most wallets suggest a default, but you can override it for critical operations.

For routine actions on Base, a minimal priority fee (e.g., 0.05-0.1 gwei) is usually enough. During high-traffic events, like a major tournament final or a volatile crypto market move, check a gas tracker. Bumping your priority fee ensures your transaction is processed promptly. Setting it too low during a surge might leave your transaction pending, or worse, cause you to get rekt by missing an entry.

See also

gas-limit · base-fee · eip-1559 · eip-712

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