Fee Structure

Overview

MemeTrade implements a balanced fee structure that sustains the protocol while keeping costs reasonable for users. All fees are transparent and on-chain verifiable.

Token Creation Fees

Template-Based Pricing

Template Type	Fee (MEME)	Features
Basic	100	Standard meme token, basic metadata
Viral	200	Enhanced features, trending boost
Custom	Variable	Tailored parameters, special features

Fee Allocation

• 100% to Protocol Treasury

• Used for development, security, and growth

Fee Discounts

• Holding 10,000+ MEME: 10% discount

• Holding 50,000+ MEME: 20% discount

• Holding 100,000+ MEME: 30% discount

Trading Fees

Uniswap V4 Integration

Standard Fee: 0.3% on all swaps

Fee Distribution:

• 100% to liquidity providers (current)

• Future: Protocol fee switch (governance controlled)

Fee Tiers by Pool

Pool Type	Fee	Notes
MEME pairs	0.3%	Standard rate
Stable pairs	0.05%	Lower volatility
Exotic pairs	1%	Higher risk tokens

Platform Service Fees

Premium Features

Service	Fee	Description
Token Verification	500 MEME	Blue checkmark, enhanced visibility
Featured Listing	1,000 MEME/day	Homepage placement
Custom Analytics	100 MEME/month	Advanced metrics access
API Access	250 MEME/month	Developer tools

Governance Services

Action	Fee	Purpose
Proposal Submission	1,000 MEME	Spam prevention
Emergency Actions	5,000 MEME	Serious proposals only
Parameter Changes	2,500 MEME	System modifications

Fee Economics

Revenue Projections

Conservative Scenario (Year 1):

• Token creations: 1,000 × 150 MEME avg = 150,000 MEME

• Premium services: 50,000 MEME

• Total: 200,000 MEME

Growth Scenario (Year 1):

• Token creations: 5,000 × 150 MEME avg = 750,000 MEME

• Premium services: 250,000 MEME

• Total: 1,000,000 MEME

Fee Sustainability

1. Self-Balancing

   • Higher MEME price → Lower token costs in USD

   • More usage → More fee revenue → Treasury growth

2. Governance Adjustable

   • DAO can modify fee levels

   • Responsive to market conditions

   • Community-driven optimization

Fee Payment Methods

Accepted Tokens

• MEME (preferred, discounts available)

• USDC (converted to MEME automatically)

• ETH (converted to MEME automatically)

Conversion Mechanics

• Uses Uniswap V4 TWAP pricing

• 1% slippage protection

• Excess returned to user

Fee Exemptions

Qualified Programs

• Bug bounty submissions: Fee waived

• Governance proposals from recognized DAOs: Reduced fees

• Partner integrations: Negotiable

Volume Discounts

• Create 10+ tokens: 15% discount

• Create 25+ tokens: 25% discount

• Create 50+ tokens: 35% discount

Fee Distribution

Current Allocation (Phase 1)

Trading Fees → 100% to LPs
Creation Fees → 100% to Treasury
Service Fees → 100% to Treasury

Future Allocation (Phase 2)

Trading Fees → 90% LPs, 10% Protocol
Creation Fees → 80% Treasury, 20% Stakers
Service Fees → 70% Treasury, 30% Stakers

Fee Governance

Modification Process

1. Community discussion (3 days minimum)

2. Formal proposal submission

3. Voting period (7 days)

4. Timelock execution (2 days)

Fee Caps

• Maximum creation fee: 1,000 MEME

• Maximum trading fee: 1%

• Minimum notice for changes: 7 days

Competitive Analysis

Platform	Creation Fee	Trading Fee	Notes
MemeTrade	100-200 MEME	0.3%	Balanced approach
Competitor A	$500 USD	0.5%	Higher barriers
Competitor B	Free	1%	Unsustainable model
Competitor C	0.1 ETH	0.3%	ETH volatility risk

Fee Optimization

Dynamic Adjustments

• Monitor creation volume

• Track user retention

• Analyze competitor changes

• Community feedback loops

Success Metrics

• Total fees collected

• User acquisition cost

• Platform sustainability ratio

• Community satisfaction scores