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mempool
MEM-pool · noun · slang
The waiting area for unconfirmed transactions before they're mined.
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The 'memory pool' where broadcast transactions sit pending inclusion in a block. Bots watch the mempool for opportunities like front-running.
“During congestion the mempool was flooded and fees spiked.”
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mempool In A Sentence
During congestion the mempool was flooded and fees spiked.
Origin & Usage
Bitcoin/Ethereum node terminology for pending-transaction storage.
People Also Ask
What is a mempool?
It is the 'memory pool' where broadcast transactions wait, pending inclusion in a block by miners or validators.
Why do bots watch the mempool?
Because unconfirmed transactions are public there, bots scan them for opportunities like front-running and sandwich attacks.
Why do fees spike when the mempool is full?
When many transactions compete for limited block space, users bid higher fees to get theirs confirmed faster, pushing gas prices up.
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