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# E1008 — Basefee too low

> Basefee too low

# E1008 — Basefee too low

| Property     | Value       |
| ------------ | ----------- |
| **Code**     | `1008`      |
| **Slug**     | `E1008`     |
| **Category** | `gas` (Gas) |
| **CIP**      | CIP-3       |

## What happened

Basefee too low.

## Why it happened

The transaction's `max_fee_per_cycle` or `max_fee_per_cell` is below the current block basefee.

## How to fix

Raise `max_fee_per_cycle` and `max_fee_per_cell` above the current basefee (query via RPC).

## Receipt example

```json theme={null}
{
  "code": 1008,
  "slug": "E1008",
  "category": "gas",
  "what": "Basefee too low",
  "fix": "Raise `max_fee_per_cycle` and `max_fee_per_cell` above the current basefee (query via RPC).",
  "docs_url": "https://docs.cowboy.inc/errors/E1008"
}
```

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