Trading Fees

VDEX operates with a modular fee structure designed to optimize trading efficiency while maintaining self-custody and decentralization. Virtual Rollups technology allows VDEX to offer ZeroGas trades while applying maker and taker fees proportionate to trading volume and liquidity contribution.

Fees schedule for crypto and commodities.

Tier	14-Day Volume	Taker Fees	Maker Fees
1	Less than $1M	0.025%	0.015%
2	$1M or more	0.02%	0.01%
3	$5M or more	0.015%	0.005%
4	$25M or more	0.01%	0.000%
5	$100M or more	0.005%	-0.002%

Fees schedule for stocks and fiat currencies.

Tier	14-Day Volume	Taker Fees	Maker Fees
1	Less than $1M	0.05%	0.03%
2	$1M or more	0.045%	0.025%
3	$5M or more	0.04%	0.02%
4	$25M or more	0.03%	0.01%
5	$100M or more	0.015%	0.005%

Taker Fee Formula

Taker Fee = Trade Amount × Taker Fee Rate

Trade Amount: Notional value of the order (in USD or the relevant asset)

Taker Fee Rate: Retrieved from the fee tier table (e.g., 0.05% → 0.0005)

Maker Fee Formula

Maker Fee = Trade Amount × Maker Fee Rate

Maker Fee Rate may be negative in rebate structures (e.g., -0.005% → user earns a fee).

Fee Definitions

• Taker Fees: Applied when liquidity is removed from the order book (for example, when a market order or a limit order crosses with an existing order).

• Maker Fees: Applied when liquidity is added to the order book (for example, when a limit order does not immediately execute).

• Volume Calculation: Aggregates all trading activity across supported Settlement Layers and linked accounts within VDEX.

Protocol Parameters

All VDEX fee tiers and trading parameters are governed by the Virtual DAO, with parameters enforced via audited Settlement Layer smart contracts where applicable.