Definition ∞ Constant cost describes a situation where the expense associated with a particular operation or resource remains unchanged, regardless of the scale or frequency of its utilization. In blockchain and digital economics, this can pertain to transaction fees or computational resources that do not vary with the complexity or size of a specific action. Maintaining a constant cost structure can provide predictability and stability for users and developers interacting with decentralized systems. This contrasts with variable costs, which fluctuate based on usage.
Context ∞ Achieving constant cost for certain blockchain operations is a design goal for some Layer 2 scaling solutions and specific protocol architectures, aiming to improve user experience and economic predictability. Debates often address the feasibility of maintaining constant costs under varying network loads and the trade-offs involved in achieving such a model. News reports might highlight protocols that successfully implement or struggle with consistent transaction pricing.
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