Fees

Swap fees play a crucial role in Magma Protocol. In Magma, there are four fee tiers:

Best Stable - 0.01%

Concentrated Stable - 0.05%

Best for most pairs - 0.25%

Best for exotic pairs - 1%

Magma Protocol implements a fee structure where a percentage of the trade amount is charged as a fee. For example, a common fee might be set at 0.25% of the transaction value. This fee is automatically deducted from the trade.

Here are the key reasons for this structure:

1. Risk Compensation: Different trading pairs exhibit varying levels of volatility. Lower fee tiers (e.g., 0.01% or 0.05%) are suitable for stablecoin pairs with minimal price fluctuations, while higher fees (e.g., 1%) are appropriate for more volatile pairs. This allows LPs to choose fee structures that align with their risk appetite.

2. Liquidity Optimization: LPs can select fee tiers based on expected trading volume and volatility, optimizing their capital allocation. Higher fees attract cautious LPs seeking greater returns, while lower fees can drive more trading volume, benefiting those with lower risk exposure.

3. Market Dynamics: Multiple fee tiers create a competitive environment where traders can choose pools that best suit their needs. This flexibility encourages diverse trading activities and enhances overall market efficiency.

4. Fragmentation Management: Although multiple fee tiers could lead to liquidity fragmentation, concentrated liquidity model allows LPs to target active trading ranges effectively, minimizing the impact on price execution.

Fee Distribution

In V1, fees will be distributed to liquidity providers pro-rata.

V2 will lead distribution to veMAGMA voters, while LP receive MAGMA token as rewards.

A 20% protocol fee will be charged by the protocol.