# Fees

Understanding what you pay on each trade helps you maximize your returns. Shotgun has two distinct fee layers - And one always comes back to you.

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Shotgun's 1% platform fee is cashback-eligible from day one. Every trader starts at **50% cashback** and can earn up to **100%** - meaning you could effectively trade with zero platform cost.
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Your total cost per trade = **Shotgun Fee (1%) − Cashback** + Solana Priority Fee + Optional Tip.

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[Shotgun Fees](/getting-started/fees/shotgun-fees.md)
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[Solana Fees](/getting-started/fees/solana-fees.md)
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