RareSkills Solidity Interview Question #13 Answered: How much is 1 gwei of Ether?

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Question #13 (Easy): How much is 1 gwei of Ether?

Answer: 1 Gwei is one billionth (10^-9) of an Ether. 1 Gwei is 10⁹ Wei.

Demonstration:

- 1 Wei = 10^-18 Ether
- 1 Gwei = 10^-9 Ether
- 1 Szabo = 10^-6 Ether
- 1 Finney = 10^-3 Ether

Further Discussion:

Gwei is often used to measure gas prices on the Ethereum network.

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