Cardano imposes higher fees than other smart contract platforms despite lower throughput, reduced economic efficiency, centralization in key services, and questionable upgrades, raising sustainability and decentralization concerns.
i think cardano’s high fees serve as a built in deterrent against abuse, but might make everyday transactions clunky. while it might protect the network, it could also drive away smaller users looking for more accessible platforms.
Based on my observations, Cardano’s fee structure appears to be a deliberate choice to support long-term network security and decentralization priorities. I have noticed that while the fees seem higher than on some competing platforms, they are intended to help mitigate potential network abuse and maintain system health. Furthermore, it seems the cost design factors in future scalability improvements which may address throughput concerns. The emphasis on a robust security model, in my view, suggests that the higher costs play a strategic role rather than serving as a mere economic burden.