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Fee FAQ

This page collects the most common fee-related questions users ask after they start trading.

The shortest version is:

  • a trade can finish before fee settlement finishes
  • cash back is a later rebate layer, not an instant discount at submit time
  • network gas, base fee, and commission are not the same thing

What is the current fee model?​

For the main shared trading fee config in PredictDog today:

  • fixed base fee: $0.04
  • commission: 1% of trade notional

For separate non-trade or setup flows, PredictDog also has a lower fixed base fee path currently configured at $0.02.

That means the standard fee estimate starts from:

  • total fee = $0.04 + 1% of notional

This is the platform fee model. It does not mean network gas is always included in that number.

Why did my trade succeed, but I still see fee settlement afterward?​

Because on some PredictDog products, the main trade execution and the fee-settlement step are not the same operation.

Current user-facing rule:

  • the order or swap can complete first
  • the fee can still be recorded, accrued, submitted, or settled afterward

That is why it is normal to see a position update first and a fee-related activity line later.

This is especially important on products where the backend currently uses a later fee-settlement flow rather than collapsing everything into one visible on-chain step.

Does that mean the trade failed?​

Not necessarily.

If the trade completed and the product later shows a fee-settlement or fee-recovery state, the usual meaning is:

  • the main execution succeeded
  • the fee path still needed a later settlement step

You should read the status message carefully instead of assuming the entire trade failed.

Why can I get a fee recovery or insufficient settlement balance message after trading?​

Because the product may need a specific settlement rail to finish the fee path.

Examples:

  • a venue may need the BNB-side trading rail ready for Predict.fun fee settlement
  • a Solana memecoin flow may need enough of the selected Solana settlement asset to cover fee settlement
  • a buy can succeed in principle, but still be blocked earlier if the product detects there would be no balance left for fees

PredictDog is designed to fail explicitly here instead of hiding the problem.

Why is cash back not deducted immediately from the fee quote?​

Because cash back is currently modeled as a later rebate layer, not as an upfront discount in the trade quote.

The current user-facing sequence is:

  1. the fee is quoted
  2. the trade executes
  3. the fee is charged or accrued
  4. direct tier cash back and referral cash back are tracked later in rewards

So the trade quote shows the gross fee, not the post-rebate net fee.

Why does the app show both “trade fee” and “cash back” for the same account?​

Because they represent different stages of the fee lifecycle.

  • trade fee means the platform fee charged or accrued for execution
  • cash back means a rebate tracked afterward through your rewards tier or referral structure

Those two statements can both be true for the same trade.

Where do I see my cash back?​

On the web Rewards page, users can currently see:

  • pending cash back
  • settling cash back
  • paid cash back
  • total cash back
  • referral cash back
  • cash back activity history
  • top earners leaderboard

The UI also separates direct tier cash back from referral cash back in the activity views.

Why is my cash back still pending?​

Because rebates are not always posted at the same moment the trade result appears.

Current web rewards summaries distinguish states such as:

  • pending
  • settling
  • paid

A pending value means the rebate is recognized but not yet finalized.

Rewards tiers are based on rolling 30-day trading volume, while the cash back amount itself is still calculated from your charged trading fees.

Why does MAX look smaller than my visible balance?​

Because fee-aware trading flows reserve space for fees before submit.

Depending on the product, PredictDog can reserve room for:

  • the fixed base fee
  • the percentage commission
  • a worst-case fixed fee upper bound
  • product-specific settlement requirements

That is why your raw displayed balance can be higher than the practical amount the product lets you spend.

Why does the memecoin panel show Network fee, Base fee, and Commission separately?​

Because those are three different cost categories.

  • Network fee is chain execution cost
  • Base fee is the fixed PredictDog platform fee
  • Commission is the percentage-based PredictDog platform fee

They are separated on purpose so users can see what part comes from the chain and what part comes from PredictDog.

Why does Predict.fun fee behavior feel different from Polymarket?​

Because Predict.fun uses a different venue rail and readiness model.

Even if the shared fee config is the same, Predict.fun still depends on its own BNB-side venue context for approvals, balances, and fee settlement readiness.

So the fee formula can be familiar while the settlement prerequisites are still venue-specific.

Is network gas included in the $0.04 + 1% number?​

Not as a universal rule.

That formula describes the current shared PredictDog platform fee model.

Network gas can still be shown separately or handled according to the product and chain.

Where should I look first when a fee looks confusing?​

Use this order:

  1. check the product page for that venue
  2. check Orders, Fees, And Execution
  3. check Rewards if your question is really about cash back rather than the upfront fee
  4. check Activity if your question is about whether a fee is still accrued, submitted, or settled