GradOrNot charges a 1% fee on SOL deposits to keep the protocol sustainable. This fee is split between the protocol treasury and the market creator.
| Action | Fee | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| Buy (deposit SOL) | 1% | Protocol + Creator |
| Late entry penalty (>85% side) | 5% | Protocol + Creator |
| Create market | Free | — |
| Resolve market | Free | — |
| Claim winnings | Free | — |
When a user buys into a market, a 1% fee is deducted from their SOL deposit. This fee is split between the protocol treasury and the market creator. The creator's share increases as the market gains volume — see Creator Fees for the full tier breakdown.
If the side being bought has an implied probability above 85%, the fee jumps to 5% instead of 1%. This discourages piling onto near-certain outcomes and protects earlier bettors.