During times of high network demand, providing users with context is helpful. This test evaluates if the MetaMask app displays information about current network congestion and its impact on gas prices. When the user goes to send a transaction, the gas fee interface should ideally provide more than just low/medium/high options. It should contextualize these choices with estimated confirmation times (e.g., “30 sec,” “5 min,” “>1 hour”) based on the current state of the network’s mempool. This helps users make an informed decision between cost and speed. The test involves checking during different times of day to see if the estimates change relative to known network activity. The presence of this contextual information significantly enhances the user experience by managing expectations and reducing uncertainty around transaction confirmation times. The data sources for these estimates are part of the wallet’s infrastructure, sometimes discussed in technical blogs at metamask.
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