Fee Mechanics and Distribution
Mechanics:
Each trade within a pool incurs a fee, defined by
fee_percent
.Fees accumulate in
accumulated_fees
andcontract_owner_accumulated_fees
balances.
withdraw_currency<CURRENCY>(...)
(in the SALE module) and analogous fee collection functions in TRADE:
The pool owner or designated authority can distribute accumulated fees to recipients.
LP token holders indirectly benefit from these fees as they increase the value of the pool’s assets over time.
Use Cases:
Incentivize liquidity provision by sharing fee income with LPs.
Reward the pool creator or contract owner for maintaining a healthy market.
Best Practices:
Set fees at a level that attracts liquidity without discouraging trading.
Regularly collect and distribute fees to maintain trust and financial clarity.
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