Sats/vB (Satoshis per Virtual Byte)
Transactions● Common
The standard fee rate unit for Bitcoin transactions. Total fee = feerate × transaction vsize. Higher rates get faster confirmation. Displayed by mempool explorers and used for fee estimation.
Technical Notes
Ranges: 1 sat/vB (minimum relay), 10-50 sat/vB (typical), 100+ sat/vB (congested). Fee estimation algorithms: Bitcoin Core uses historical blocks + mempool. Smart fee considers confirmation target.
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Created:1/3/2026by System