Understanding Network Fees
Every blockchain transaction requires a network fee paid to miners or validators. Here's how this affects your Ghost Exchange swaps.
Fees Are Included
Ghost Exchange includes all network fees in the displayed exchange rate. The amount you see in "You Receive" is the amount that will arrive in your wallet. There are no additional deductions.
How Network Fees Work
| Network | Fee Type | Typical Range |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | Sat/vByte | $0.50 – $10 |
| Ethereum | Gas (Gwei) | $0.50 – $50 |
| Monero | Per KB | $0.001 – $0.01 |
| Solana | Per signature | < $0.01 |
| Tron | Bandwidth/Energy | < $1 |
| BNB Chain | Gas (Gwei) | < $0.10 |
Why Some Pairs Cost More
Pairs involving expensive networks (like Ethereum during high gas) have a slightly wider spread because the network fees eat into the exchange. This is reflected transparently in the rate.
Tips to Minimize Fee Impact
- —Use cheap networks — TRC-20 USDT costs ~$0.50 vs $5–50 for ERC-20
- —Avoid peak times — Ethereum gas drops significantly during off-peak hours
- —Swap larger amounts — Network fees are fixed per transaction, so larger amounts have a smaller fee percentage
Fee Transparency
We never add hidden fees. Our revenue comes solely from the service fee (0.2–0.3%) which is included in the rate. Network fees are a pass-through cost from the blockchains themselves.