Definition ∞ A gas limit increase refers to the adjustment of the maximum amount of computational effort a transaction or smart contract execution is allowed to consume on a blockchain network. This parameter, known as gas, dictates the fee paid for processing operations. Raising the gas limit allows for more complex or data-intensive operations to be executed, potentially preventing transaction failures due to insufficient computational resources. It is a mechanism to accommodate demanding computational tasks.
Context ∞ The current discussion regarding gas limit increases often arises when network congestion leads to transaction failures or excessively high fees. Debates frequently center on the optimal balance between allowing complex operations and preventing network abuse or excessive resource consumption. Adjustments to gas limits are typically considered during network upgrades or in response to specific application demands that push computational boundaries.
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