Fee Philosophy
JustPump believes in radical transparency. Every trade incurs fees that are distributed on-chain to specific recipients. All fee allocations are deterministic, auditable, and designed to sustain the platform, support creators, and protect the community.All fees are deducted from trades and distributed immediately. There are no hidden fees or surprise charges.
Bonding Curve Trading Fees
When trading on the bonding curve (before graduation), a 1.3% total fee is applied to every buy and sell transaction.Fee Breakdown
| Fee Type | Percentage | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Fee | 0.6% | Platform operational costs & dev team |
| Creator Support | 0.5% | Direct passive income for coin creators |
| Insurance Fund | 0.2% | Cashback vault for failed projects |
| TOTAL | 1.3% | Complete trading fee |
Platform Fee (0.6%)
Platform Fee (0.6%)
Purpose: Covers infrastructure costs, development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the platform.Distribution: Transferred to the platform treasury vault, managed by the JustPump team for operational expenses.Why it matters: Ensures long-term sustainability and allows for ongoing feature development, security audits, and platform improvements.
Creator Support (0.5%)
Creator Support (0.5%)
Purpose: Provides passive income to token creators as an incentive for launching quality projects.Distribution: Automatically transferred to the creator’s wallet on every trade of their token.Why it matters: Aligns creator incentives with long-term token success. Creators earn ongoing revenue as their token gains traction.
Insurance Fund (0.2%)
Insurance Fund (0.2%)
Purpose: Funds the cashback vault, which provides insurance protection to traders on failed or rugged projects.Distribution: Deposited into the cashback vault, a separate on-chain account used for community protection.Why it matters: Protects the community by providing a safety net. Learn more in the Cashback Vault section.
JustSwap Trading Fees
After a token graduates to JustSwap (the native AMM), fees change slightly to reflect the different trading mechanics.Post-Graduation Fee Structure
JustSwap fees are 1.5% total on every swap, distributed across the same four recipients for consistency.
| Fee Type | Basis Points (BPS) | Percentage | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform Treasury | 60 BPS | 0.6% | Platform development |
| Creator Support | 50 BPS | 0.5% | Token creator rewards |
| Insurance Fund | 20 BPS | 0.2% | Cashback vault funding |
| Airdrop Fund | 20 BPS | 0.2% | Community rewards |
| Total | 150 BPS | 1.5% |
Basis Points (BPS): 1 BPS = 0.01%. 100 BPS = 1%. This is standard financial notation for precise percentage representation.
Comparison: Bonding Curve vs JustSwap
- Bonding Curve
- JustSwap AMM
Phase: Pre-graduation (token accumulating toward 85 SOL)Total Fee: 1.3%Recipients:
- Platform: 0.6%
- Creator: 0.5%
- Insurance: 0.2%
Fee Distribution in Practice
Example: Buying 1 SOL Worth of Tokens on Bonding Curve
Let’s say you buy 1 SOL worth of a token on the bonding curve:| Action | Amount | Recipient |
|---|---|---|
| Your Purchase | 1.000 SOL | Total input |
| Platform Fee | 0.006 SOL | Platform treasury |
| Creator Fee | 0.005 SOL | Token creator |
| Insurance Fee | 0.002 SOL | Cashback vault |
| Tokens Received | Based on 0.987 SOL | You (after fees) |
Example: Selling 1 SOL Worth of Tokens on JustSwap
When selling 1 SOL worth of tokens post-graduation:| Action | Amount | Recipient |
|---|---|---|
| Your Sale | 1.000 SOL | Total output before fees |
| Platform Fee | 0.006 SOL | Platform treasury |
| Creator Fee | 0.005 SOL | Token creator |
| Insurance Fee | 0.002 SOL | Cashback vault |
| Airdrop Fee | 0.002 SOL | Airdrop fund |
| You Receive | 0.985 SOL | Net proceeds after fees |
Why These Fees?
JustPump’s fee structure is designed to balance multiple objectives:- Sustainability: Platform fees ensure long-term viability without needing external funding
- Creator Incentives: Direct revenue share encourages high-quality token launches
- Community Protection: Insurance fund provides a safety net for traders
- Fair Distribution: Fees are split across stakeholders, not captured by a single entity
Unlike many platforms, JustPump does not take hidden fees, use privileged trading positions, or front-run users. All fees are explicit and on-chain.
Fee Transparency
All fee distributions are verifiable on-chain:- Check transaction receipts to see exact fee deductions
- Track vault balances for platform, insurance, and airdrop funds
- Verify creator earnings by inspecting their wallet
- Audit smart contract code to confirm fee calculations
See it yourself
Explore live transactions and fee distributions on the JustPump platform