From the FAQ: > To prevent spam, each transaction burns 10 microstellars (that is, 0.00001 stellars). They must have been transferring +1 Stellar to cover the

From the FAQ: > To prevent spam, each transaction burns 10 microstellars (that is, 0.00001 stellars). They must have been transferring +1 Stellar to cover the transaction fee. An 5k balance looks better than 4999.