<p>That exchange takes place entirely on the exchange's books. Miners don't verify those transactions. Someone will pay transaction fees when you deposit or withdraw to and from the exchange.</p>

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2017-10-09T09:26:10.767Z
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<p>In an exchange of cryptocurrencies (say an exchange of ETH to BTC on poloniex or kraken), do you still pay a fee to the miners to verify the transaction(s) or is it included in the exchange fees?</p>

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Do you pay verification fees in an exchange?
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# Do you pay verification fees in an exchange?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2017-10-08)

In an exchange of cryptocurrencies (say an exchange of ETH to BTC on poloniex or kraken), do you still pay a fee to the miners to verify the transaction(s) or is it included in the exchange fees?

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### Answer by username_1 on 2017-10-09. Score: 2 | Accepted answer

That exchange takes place entirely on the exchange's books. Miners don't verify those transactions. Someone will pay transaction fees when you deposit or withdraw to and from the exchange.


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