Median Transaction Fee for On-Chain Analysis 

What Is Median Transaction Fee?

Median transaction fee is the midpoint fee value, meaning half of the transactions cost less than this amount, and half cost more. It filters out the influence of outlier transactions with very high or low fees.

This metric provides a cleaner view of the typical user experience when compared to the average.

Why Median Transaction Fee Matters?

In volatile networks, a few large transactions can skew the average. The median gives a better sense of what most users are paying.

For example, if the average fee is $2.00 but the median is $0.50, it tells you that a small number of users are paying significantly more, possibly due to complex contract calls or rushed transactions.

The median fee is particularly useful for assessing accessibility. It reflects how usable the chain is for everyday transactions like transfers, swaps, or governance votes.

How to Interpret Median Transaction Fee?

A rising median fee suggests that more users are paying higher costs to transact, possibly due to rising demand or limited block space.

A stable or falling median may reflect network optimisation, more efficient contracts, or scaling upgrades.

When used together, the average and median give you a fuller picture of the network cost structure. A wide gap between them may point to user segmentation or inefficiencies in fee markets.