Bitcoin's transaction fees have changed. Bitcoin promised financial freedom and unrestricted commerce. Bitcoin's essence looks eroded by high transaction prices caused by network congestion.

Most holders are sidelined by high fees and slow transactions. The Bitcoin ecosystem's accessibility and equity are at risk, not simply fees. Ironically, finance-democratizing technology is becoming exclusive.

But lets be practical. Rising fees arent a blip; they're part of Bitcoin's growth path. As the network grows and changes use, such issues will arise. The more popular and helpful Bitcoin grows, the more it struggles under its own success. This is Bitcoin's rising anguish, not its end. The answer? Continued innovation and adaptation, possibly accepting high fees as a necessary evil for a more robust and scalable future.