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Bitcoin Core PR #34075 introduces mempool-based fee estimation to fix years of systematic overpayment. Here's how it works and why it matters for every wallet, exchange, and Lightning node.
Bitcoin Core's fee estimator looks backward, not forward. Here's how it builds estimates from confirmed transactions, why it lags during rapid fee changes, and what the upcoming mempool forecaster will fix.
Bitcoin's mempool has been consistently quiet for days, with fees at 1 sat/vB (the lowest tier). This isn't just a slow news period; it reflects fundamental changes in how Bitcoin is used.