Fees

Last Updated: February 4, 2025

Waves aims to operate as transparently and efficiently as possible. This is ensured through optimized gas contracts, minimal royalties and clear communication about fees.

Fees

The following fees are associated with exchanging assets on Waves;

Fees when buying an NFT

When you buy an NFT on Waves you pay the following fees:

• Gas fees: This is the cost of making a transaction on the blockchain of your choice depending on the blockchain the assets are bound to.

Fees when selling an NFT

When you sell an NFT on Waves you pay the following fees:

• Trading fee: This is a standard 2% of the paid amount charged in the currency used to make the sale.
• Royalties: This is a variable percentage that is set by the creator.
• Gas fees: All transactions on Waves are are gasless.

Fees when launching a collection via Launchpad

• Minting Fee: a fixed 2% of the paid amount charged to mint NFTs.
• If the NFT collection is free to mint, a flat fee will be paid.