# Pool Creation Fees - 待确认gas费，地址

CPMM Pools

The following fees apply when creating CPMM pools: 1) Sonic Network fees: Creating the pool accounts and signing the transaction amounts for <mark style="color:red;">0.1 Sonic</mark> +? (priority fees set by the user)

2\) Creating the LP token account (ATA)\*: 0.00203928 SOL

3\) [Protocol Fee](https://docs.raydium.io/raydium/protocol/the-ray-token/protocol-fees): <mark style="color:red;">1 Sonic - 5 Sonic ?</mark> is collected for CP-Swap (CPMM) pools during pool creation to deter pool spamming and ensure protocol sustainability. CP-Swap (CPMM) pool creation fees are collected by: <mark style="color:red;">DNX\*\*\*RAdNC8?</mark> Fees are controlled by SEGA protocol multisig, and reserved for protocol infrastructure costs.

Note that it is impossible to close a pool once created. None of the fees mentioned above are refundable.

**Pool Creation Fees on SEGA Dex**

Creating a liquidity pool on SEGA Dex is designed to be simple and accessible, but it does involve certain fees to ensure the sustainability and security of the platform. These fees are used to support the ecosystem, maintain infrastructure, and incentivize network participants.

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**What Are Pool Creation Fees?**

When you create a new liquidity pool on SEGA Dex, a small fee is charged to cover the costs associated with initializing and maintaining the pool. This fee is typically deducted from the initial liquidity you provide.

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**How Pool Creation Fees Work**

1. **Fee Structure**:
   * The fee is calculated as a percentage of the initial liquidity provided.
   * For example, if the fee is **0.25%** and you provide **100,000 units** of liquidity, the fee would be 250 **units**.
2. **Fee Distribution**:
   * A portion of the fee may go to the ecosystem or protocol treasury to support development and maintenance.
   * Another portion may be distributed as rewards to stakers or liquidity providers in the ecosystem.
3. <mark style="color:red;">**Transparency**</mark><mark style="color:red;">:</mark>
   * <mark style="color:red;">All fees are clearly displayed during the pool creation process, so you know exactly what you’re paying.</mark>
   * <mark style="color:red;">Fees are recorded on-chain, ensuring complete transparency.</mark>

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**Why Are Pool Creation Fees Necessary?**

* **Sustainability**: Fees help fund the ongoing development and maintenance of SEGA.
* **Security**: Fees discourage spam and ensure that only serious participants create pools.
* **Ecosystem Growth**: A portion of the fees is reinvested into the ecosystem to incentivize users and grow the platform.

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**How to Minimize Pool Creation Fees**

* **Plan Ahead**: Ensure you have sufficient liquidity to cover both the pool creation and the fees.
* **Choose Popular Pairs**: Creating pools for high-demand tokens can help you earn back the fees through trading volume.
* **Monitor Fee Updates**: SEGA may adjust fees over time, so stay informed to optimize your costs.

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#### **Example of Pool Creation Fees**

Let’s say you want to create a new pool with **10,000 units** of liquidity, and the pool creation fee is **0.25%**:

1. **Fee Calculation**:

   Fee=10,000×0.25%=25 units
2. **Initial Liquidity After Fee**:

   Initial Liquidity=10,000−25=9,975 units

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#### **Conclusion**

Pool creation fees are a small but essential part of the SEGA ecosystem, ensuring the platform remains sustainable, secure, and vibrant. By understanding and planning for these fees, you can maximize your returns and contribute to the growth of decentralized finance.

[<br>](https://docs.raydium.io/raydium/pool-creation/burn-and-earn)


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