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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 TypeDescriptionPaid To
Origin GasGas to execute the transaction on the source chainNetwork Validators / Sequencer
Destination GasGas to execute the transaction on the target chainNetwork Validators / Sequencer
Bridge/LP FeesFees charged by the underlying liquidity provider or bridgeBridge/Liquidity Providers
Trails Protocol FeeSmall protocol fee that decreases with volumeTrails 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

Alternative Gas Tokens

Users can pay gas fees using permit-compatible tokens like USDC or USDT instead of native tokens. See Pay Gas with Any Token for details.