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What’s the Bitcoin Mempool? | Ep. 30 — Sat Chats Short Stacks
Description
What the heck is a mempool and why should you care? In this Short Stack, Chris and Stewart break down the Bitcoin mempool using restaurant metaphors, dirty pool jokes, and a whole lot of “tip the maitre d” energy.
We cover:
✅ What the mempool actually stands for (hint: it’s not exclusive)
✅ Why your Bitcoin hangs out there before hitting the blockchain
✅ How transaction fees affect your place in line
✅ What happens if your fee is too low
✅ Why this system is actually more fair, transparent, and user-controlled than fiat
Chapters:
00:00 Understanding Bitcoin Transaction Fees
08:40 The Mempool Explained
09:51 Final Thoughts on Bitcoin Transactions
Whether you’re moving millions or just sending a few bucks to your kid, the mempool is where every Bitcoin transaction waits for confirmation… and after this episode, you’ll know exactly how it works.
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