🍥Fee Design

Simple fees. Transparent costs. No hidden mechanics.

Astral Gate is designed with a clear and predictable fee model that prioritizes user clarity and protocol sustainability. Fees are applied only where necessary and are visible before execution.

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Bridge Fee

A small protocol fee is applied when using Astral Bridge. This fee covers infrastructure costs, security operations, and ongoing protocol maintenance.

• Charged per bridge transaction

• Calculated as a percentage of the transferred amount

• Displayed clearly before confirmation

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Network Fees

In addition to protocol fees, standard blockchain network fees apply on both the source and destination chains. These fees are paid to the underlying networks and are not controlled by Astral Gate.

Astral Gate optimizes transactions to minimize these costs where possible.

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P2P Execution Fees

When users choose the optional P2P execution mode, an additional fee may apply. This fee compensates P2P handlers for providing liquidity and faster settlement.

• Applied only when P2P mode is selected

• Market-driven based on route demand

• Shown transparently before execution

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Astral Swap Fees

Astral Swap follows standard AMM-style swap fees when used. These fees are applied at the swap level and depend on the underlying liquidity pools.

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Future Adjustments

Fee parameters may be adjusted over time to reflect network conditions, security requirements, and ecosystem growth. Any changes will be communicated transparently through official channels.

A good fee model disappears into the experience.