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## EIP-1559: The Change that Transformed Fees in Ethereum
### Why did Ethereum need EIP-1559?
Before the London hard fork in August 2021, Ethereum users faced chaos whenever the network became congested. Gas fees spiked unpredictably during peak hours. It was like an escalating auction where only those who paid the most won, with no guarantee that their transaction would be processed soon. This volatility made it impossible to plan transaction costs with certainty.
### How did EIP-1559 bring order to chaos?
The implementation of EIP-1559 revolutionized the Ethereum pricing system by introducin
### Why did Ethereum need EIP-1559?
Before the London hard fork in August 2021, Ethereum users faced chaos whenever the network became congested. Gas fees spiked unpredictably during peak hours. It was like an escalating auction where only those who paid the most won, with no guarantee that their transaction would be processed soon. This volatility made it impossible to plan transaction costs with certainty.
### How did EIP-1559 bring order to chaos?
The implementation of EIP-1559 revolutionized the Ethereum pricing system by introducin
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