Overview
Fees on the Swarms Marketplace are dynamic and optional, meaning they only apply based on your product’s monetization model. Products can be:- Free: No fees for creators or users
- Paid Only: Fixed price with commission fees
- Tokenized Only: Tradeable tokens with volume transaction fees
- Both Paid and Tokenized: Combines fixed pricing with tokenization
The fees you pay depend entirely on the monetization model you choose for your product. Free products have no fees, while paid and tokenized products have different fee structures.
Fee Structure Table
| Fee Type | Amount | When Applied | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokenization Cost | 0.04 SOL | Only when creating a tokenized product | One-time (creator pays) |
| Volume Transaction Fee | 0.5% | Only on tokenized product buy/sell transactions | Per transaction |
| Paid Product Commission | 10% | Only on paid product transactions (SOL amount) | Per transaction |
Free products have no fees. Fees only apply when you choose paid or tokenized monetization models.
Fee Structure 1: Tokenization Cost
Description
Creating a tokenized product on the Swarms Marketplace requires a one-time fee of 0.04 SOL to cover blockchain transaction costs for minting your token on the Solana blockchain. This fee only applies if you choose to tokenize your product. Free and paid-only products do not incur this fee.Additional Requirements
Tokenized products can also be paid products. If your tokenized product requires paid access, you must pay both:- The tokenization cost (0.04 SOL)
- The product’s access fee (if set by the creator)
Example: Tokenized Only Product
Creating a tokenized agent (no paid access):- Tokenization Fee: 0.04 SOL (one-time, paid during creation)
- Product Access Fee: $0 USD (free access)
- Total Initial Cost: 0.04 SOL
Example: Tokenized + Paid Product
Creating a tokenized agent with paid access:- Tokenization Fee: 0.04 SOL (one-time, paid during creation)
- Product Access Fee: $10 USD (or price set by creator)
- Total Initial Cost: 0.04 SOL + $10 USD
The 0.04 SOL fee is a blockchain transaction cost and is separate from any product pricing. This fee goes directly to covering Solana network fees for token creation.
Fee Structure 2: Volume Transaction Fee
Description
Swarms takes 0.5% (half a percent) on all volume from buy and sell transactions for tokenized products only. This fee applies to the total transaction volume when tokenized products are bought or sold. This fee supports platform infrastructure, security, and ongoing development of the marketplace ecosystem.Example
If a tokenized product has a transaction volume of $1,000:- Transaction Volume: $1,000
- Swarms Fee (0.5%): 5.00**
- Remaining Amount: $995.00
- Buy transactions: When users purchase tokenized products
- Sell transactions: When tokenized products are resold on the secondary market
The 0.5% fee is calculated on the total transaction volume for tokenized products, ensuring the platform can maintain and improve marketplace services for all users.
Fee Structure 3: Paid Product Commission
Description
For paid products (agents, prompts, or tools), Swarms takes a 10% commission on the SOL amount being sent in the transaction. This commission applies to all paid product purchases and is calculated based on the SOL value of the transaction.Example: Paid Only Product
If a paid prompt costs 1 SOL:- Transaction Amount: 1 SOL
- Swarms Commission (10%): 1 SOL × 0.10 = 0.1 SOL
- Creator Receives: 0.9 SOL
Example: Paid + Tokenized Product
If a paid and tokenized product costs 2 SOL:- Transaction Amount: 2 SOL
- Swarms Commission (10%): 2 SOL × 0.10 = 0.2 SOL
- Volume Transaction Fee (0.5%): 2 SOL × 0.005 = 0.01 SOL
- Total Fees: 0.21 SOL
- Creator Receives: 1.79 SOL
When a product is both paid and tokenized, both the 10% commission and 0.5% volume fee apply to the transaction.
Understanding Total Costs
Fees vary based on the product’s monetization model. Here are examples for different scenarios:Scenario 1: Free Product
- Product Price: $0 USD
- Fees: None
- Total Cost: Free
Scenario 2: Paid Only Product
- Product Price: 2 SOL
- Swarms Commission (10%): 2 SOL × 0.10 = 0.2 SOL
- Total Cost to Buyer: 2 SOL
- Creator Receives: 1.8 SOL
Scenario 3: Tokenized Only Product
For Creator (one-time):- Tokenization Fee: 0.04 SOL (paid during creation)
- Product Price: Market price (determined by trading)
- Volume Transaction Fee (0.5%): Applied to each buy/sell transaction
- No access fee (product is free to use)
Scenario 4: Paid + Tokenized Product
For Creator (one-time):- Tokenization Fee: 0.04 SOL (paid during creation)
- Product Price: 2 SOL (paid access fee)
- Swarms Commission (10%): 2 SOL × 0.10 = 0.2 SOL
- Volume Transaction Fee (0.5%): 2 SOL × 0.005 = 0.01 SOL
- Total Cost to Buyer: 2 SOL
- Creator Receives: 1.79 SOL
The tokenization cost (0.04 SOL) is a one-time fee paid by the creator when launching a tokenized product. Buyers only pay the product price and applicable transaction fees.
Product Monetization Combinations
Products on the Swarms Marketplace can use different monetization models:- Free
- Paid Only
- Tokenized Only
- Paid + Tokenized
No fees for creators or users.
- No tokenization cost
- No transaction fees
- No commissions
- Best for: Open source, community contributions, building reputation
Fee Transparency
All fees are:- Dynamic: Only apply based on your product’s monetization model
- Optional: Free products have no fees
- Automatically Calculated: Fees are computed and applied automatically during transactions
- Clearly Displayed: Fee breakdowns are shown before completing transactions
- Transparent: No hidden fees or unexpected charges
You can view fee information and transaction history directly on your product listing pages and account dashboard. Fees are only charged when applicable to your chosen monetization model.
Support
For questions about fees or revenue:- Discord: Join our community
- Technical Support: Schedule a call