At launch, creators choose one of five models for how their custom fees are used. This choice defines the economic philosophy of the token.
Custom fees go into a staking pool and are distributed to holders who stake their tokens. Only stakers earn - rewarding long-term conviction. Creators must also stake to receive a share.
Best for: Creators who want to prove commitment and build community alignment
How traders benefit: Stake to earn fees from trading activity
100% of custom fees go directly to the creator's wallet, claimable at any time. This is the legacy model.
Best for: Creators who need direct revenue from their token
How traders benefit: Transparent - traders can see this model is active and decide if the fee is fair
100% of custom fees are used to buy back the token from the open market. Buybacks happen automatically and bought-back tokens are burned, reducing supply.
Best for: Projects focused on passive value accrual for all holders
How traders benefit: Reduced supply = price support without requiring staking
100% of custom fees are added back into the token's liquidity pool, deepening liquidity over time.
Best for: Projects focused on price stability and reducing slippage as they grow
How traders benefit: Deeper liquidity = less slippage on larger trades
Note: There are no custom fees during the bonding curve phase.
Custom fees are set to 0%, meaning traders pay only the base platform fees. No additional costs on any trade.
Best for: Community tokens, memecoins, or any launch where minimizing trader friction is the priority
How traders benefit: Lowest possible trading costs, no creator fee layer on top of platform fees
The fee model a creator chooses tells you a lot about their intentions. Check it before you buy.
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