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Fee Bypass Mechanism

Definition

A fee bypass mechanism refers to a method or vulnerability within a blockchain protocol or smart contract that allows transactions or operations to be executed without incurring the standard associated fees. This can be an intentional feature designed for specific use cases, or it can represent an unintended flaw that malicious actors might exploit. Such mechanisms directly impact the economic model and security assumptions of a system. It alters the expected cost structure.