> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.ekiden.fi/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Fees

> Ekiden is built for serious traders. Our fee structure is designed to reward both volume and liquidity. If you’re trading size or consistently making markets, you’ll benefit from lower costs and in many cases, get paid to provide liquidity.  Fees are calculated using a standard maker-taker model, with rates determined by your 30-day notional volume. Maker rebates kick in at higher tiers, and market share incentives offer additional rewards for dominating individual perp markets. All fee logic is transparent, predictable, and optimized for performance.

<Note>
  The current Testnet uses mock trading fees (Maker **0.05%**, Taker **0.10%**) for testing purposes. The fee tiers below apply to the Mainnet.
</Note>

## Fee Tiers

Fees are based on your **rolling 30-day notional volume**. Maker fees drop to zero and eventually negative as volume increases. Taker fees are flat or reduced at higher tiers.

| 30-Day Volume | Maker Fee | Taker Fee |
| ------------- | --------- | --------- |
| \$0+          | 0.0200%   | 0.0500%   |
| \$2.5M+       | 0.0150%   | 0.0450%   |
| \$5M+         | 0.0125%   | 0.0400%   |
| \$10M+        | 0.0100%   | 0.0350%   |
| \$20M+        | 0.0075%   | 0.0300%   |
| \$30M+        | 0.0050%   | 0.0250%   |
| \$50M+        | 0.0030%   | 0.0200%   |
| \$75M+        | 0.0015%   | 0.0150%   |
| \$100M+       | 0.0000%   | 0.0125%   |
| \$250M+       | -0.0015%  | 0.0100%   |
| \$500M+       | -0.0030%  | 0.0100%   |
| \$1B+         | -0.0050%  | 0.0100%   |

* Volume is calculated across all perpetuals.
* Tiers update in real time and apply immediately.
* Negative maker fees = rebate paid on execution.

## Market Share Rebates

If your maker volume accounts for a meaningful share of a specific market, you’ll earn additional rebates on top of your tier.

| Maker Share (per market) | Extra Maker Rebate |
| ------------------------ | ------------------ |
| ≥ 0.5%                   | -0.001%            |
| ≥ 1.0%                   | -0.002%            |
| ≥ 3.0%                   | -0.003%            |

* Evaluated per contract.
* Stacks with volume-based rebates.
* Applied automatically.

Ekiden fees are designed to scale with performance. High-volume and high-share makers get rewarded. No fluff, no delays  just better execution economics.