Fees & Economics
Transparency is key. Here is a complete breakdown of every cost associated with trading on MemeMarket. We strive to offer the lowest fees in the industry.
Fee Structure
| Action | Fee Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Buying Shares | 2.0% | Applied to the total trade volume. |
| Selling Shares | 2.0% | Applied when exiting a position early. |
| Redeeming (Winning) | 0.0% | Free. You keep 100% of your payout ($1.00/share). |
| Liquidity Deposit | 0.0% | No fee to add liquidity. |
Example: You buy 100 SOL worth of YES shares.
Total Fee = 2 SOL.
Net Investment = 98 SOL.
Total Fee = 2 SOL.
Net Investment = 98 SOL.
Where Do Fees Go?
We don't just pocket the fees. They are used to sustain the ecosystem and reward participants.
50%
Liquidity Providers
Half of every trading fee goes directly to the LPs of that specific market. This incentivizes deep liquidity, allowing for larger trades with less slippage.
50%
Protocol Treasury
Used for development, server costs, marketing, and future token buybacks/burns. Governed by the DAO.
Comparison vs Competitors
How do we stack up against other platforms?
| Platform | Fee | Chain | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MemeMarket | 2% | Solana | Instant |
| Polymarket | 0-2% | Polygon | Medium |
| Kalshi (US) | Variable | Centralized | Slow |