# Protocol Fees

A 5% maintenance fee is imposed on all market contributions and is redistributed as follows:

* 2.0% - Validators
* 1.5% - Foundation (the FORE company)
* 1.0% - Removed from circulation
* 0.5% - Creator of the market

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