Storage Costs

Definition ∞ Storage costs are the expenses incurred for retaining data or digital assets on a blockchain or distributed ledger technology. These costs fluctuate based on network demand, the volume of data stored, and the specific protocol’s fee structure. They are a transactional consideration.
Context ∞ For users and developers interacting with blockchain networks, storage costs are a significant economic factor. These fluctuating expenses directly influence the feasibility and design of decentralized applications, impacting the long-term viability of on-chain data retention and the overall economic model of the network.