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# Fees and Limits

Transparency is core to MidasPredict. Here is exactly what every trade costs and where the money goes.

## Protocol Fee: 1% per Trade

Every trade on MidasPredict pays a **1% protocol fee**, allocated as follows:

| Allocation           | Share of Volume | Purpose                                            |
| -------------------- | --------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| Ecosystem Fund       | 0.50%           | Ecosystem growth, liquidity incentives, grants     |
| Treasury             | 0.25%           | Protocol development, audits, infrastructure, R\&D |
| Points Reward Pool   | 0.125%          | Monthly reward distribution to Midas Point holders |
| Referral Reward Pool | 0.125%          | 3-tier referral payouts                            |

## Creator Fee: 0–2% per Trade

Market creators set their own fee between **0% and 2%** of trading volume. This fee is shown in the trade panel before confirmation and goes directly to the creator.

## Limits

**Minimum trade size:** **$1** per buy or sell transaction.

**Minimum initial liquidity (market creation):** **$500** to seed a new market. Requires the [Midas Catalyst badge](/midaspredict/for-creators/midas-catalyst.md) (one-time unlock).

**Maximum trade size:** No protocol maximum. Limited only by available market liquidity.

**Referral activation:** Requires a minimum deposit of **$10**.

**Unclaimed winnings:** Remain available for 90 days post-resolution.

## FAQ

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<summary>Are there hidden fees?</summary>

No. The 1% protocol fee and the creator fee (if any) are the only fees. Both shown before you confirm.

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<summary>Do I pay fees when I sell?</summary>

Yes. The same fees apply to both buy and sell transactions.

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<summary>Does the creator fee affect my Midas Points?</summary>

You earn 1 MP per $1 of trading volume. The creator fee is separate and does not affect MP earned.

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