Overview
Trails is free to integrate for any application. There are no setup fees, monthly costs, or integration charges. All fees are paid by the end-user at transaction time and are transparently displayed before confirmation.Fee Breakdown
Every Trails transaction includes the following fee components:| Fee Type | Description | Paid To |
|---|---|---|
| Origin Gas | Gas to execute the transaction on the source chain | Network Validators / Sequencer |
| Destination Gas | Gas to execute the transaction on the target chain | Network Validators / Sequencer |
| Bridge/LP Fees | Fees charged by the underlying liquidity provider or bridge | Bridge/Liquidity Providers |
| Trails Protocol Fee | Small protocol fee that decreases with volume | Trails protocol |
All fees are calculated and displayed upfront in the quote. Users see the exact amount they’ll pay before confirming any transaction.
Protocol Fee Structure
The Trails protocol fee uses a volume-based tier system:- Fees scale significantly down as transaction volume increases
- High-volume applications benefit from reduced per-transaction costs
- Fee tiers are calculated based on USD volume transacted
For enterprise pricing or high-volume discounts, contact the team.
Fee Transparency
Trails provides complete fee transparency through:- Quote Display: Full fee breakdown shown before transaction confirmation
- API Response: Detailed fee information returned in quote responses (
totalFeeAmountUsdDisplay) - No Hidden Costs: What you see in the quote is exactly what users pay