> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.firestarter.fun/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.firestarter.fun/for-creators/core-concepts/fees-and-earnings.md).

# Fees & Earnings

Firestarter's fee structure is designed to be transparent and to align the incentives of issuers, affiliates, and the platform. This guide breaks it all down.

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## Issuer/Creator Rewards 

Firestarter provides three powerful incentives: 

1. **Exclusive Pre-Launch Access:** You get the exclusive right to purchase up to **`3%`** of your token's supply at the absolute lowest starting price before anyone else.
2. **The Creator Bonus:** When your launch successfully raises **`$50,000`**, you receive a **`1%`** cash bonus (a **`$500`** reward) paid directly to your wallet. See "[What Happens When You Hit $50K?](#what-happens-when-you-hit-usd50k)" for more details. 
3. **Lifetime Trading Fees:** You earn a permanent **`0.03%`** cut from every single trade of your token on our marketplace, forever. See "[Initial Sale(Bonding Curve)](#trading-fees)" for more details. 

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The **Exclusive Pre-Launch Access** is an optional purchase. If you choose not to use this option, the tokens are simply made available for your community in the public [Fair Launch](/for-investors/core-concepts/bonding-curve.md).
{% endhint %}

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## Platform Fees

There are two categories of platform fees:

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<summary><strong>One-Time Launch Fee</strong></summary>

This is a single flat fee to deploy your token and prevent spam. You'll pay **`$2`** launch fee (paid in `$ANLOG`) for this phase.&#x20;

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<summary><strong>Trading Fees</strong> </summary>

Your supporters pay a small fee on transactions. As the **creator**, **you pay nothing here**. During the [Fair Launch](/for-investors/core-concepts/bonding-curve.md), a **`2%`** fee is applied to every purchase. After Launch (i.e., on the DEX), the fee drops to  **`0.30%`** on every trade. See below for more details:&#x20;

#### Initial Sale (Bonding Curve)

<table><thead><tr><th width="185.68316650390625">Recipient</th><th width="134.984375">Fee Share</th><th>Purpose</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Platform</strong></td><td><strong><code>1.5%</code></strong></td><td>Platform development and maintenance.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Affiliate</strong></td><td><strong><code>0.3%</code></strong></td><td>Rewards user for referring the trader.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Scout (Coming soon)</strong></td><td><strong><code>0.2%</code></strong></td><td><p>Lifetime commission for onboarding the creator.</p><h4 id="phase-2-dex-trading"><br></h4></td></tr></tbody></table>

#### DEX Trading

<table><thead><tr><th width="174.3507080078125">Recipient</th><th width="143.78814697265625">Fee Share</th><th>Purpose</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>LPs</strong></td><td><code>0.20%</code></td><td>Rewards users for providing market liquidity.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Issuer</strong></td><td><code>0.03%</code></td><td>Passive income from all future trades.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Scout (Coming soon)</strong></td><td><code>0.01%</code> - <code>0.04%</code></td><td>Performance-based lifetime commission.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Affiliate</strong></td><td><code>0.02%</code></td><td>Ongoing reward for the trader referral.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Platform</strong></td><td>Up to <code>0.04%</code></td><td>Adjusts based on the Scout's commission tier.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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## What Happens When You Hit $50K?

When your [Fair Launch](/for-investors/core-concepts/bonding-curve.md) is successful, the funds are automatically put to work to build your token's economy.

* **`94%`** Creates a Permanent Market: The vast majority of funds are instantly and permanently locked to create a stable trading pool for your community on our DEX. See [Bonding Curve](/for-investors/core-concepts/bonding-curve.md) for more details.&#x20;
* **`6%`** is Retained: The remaining 6% is split to reward the ecosystem. This funds your `1%` Creator Bonus and the `5%` that goes to the Platform Treasury. See [Bonding Curve](/for-investors/core-concepts/bonding-curve.md) for more details.&#x20;

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