How the fee is calculated
The creator fee is 0.5% of each trade’s notional value. It is separate from the platform’s protocol fee — traders see the total fee at trade time, and the 0.5% creator portion is a fixed commitment that doesn’t change if BlockForecast later adjusts its own protocol fee.| Market lifetime volume | Creator earns |
|---|---|
| $1,000 | $5 |
| $10,000 | $50 |
| $50,000 | $250 |
| $100,000 | $500 |
| $500,000 | $2,500 |
| $1,000,000 | $5,000 |
Creator fees are only paid on resolved trade volume. If a market is voided (for example, because the resolution event was cancelled with no outcome), fees are not paid for trades on that market.
When fees are paid
Fees are paid in real time on each trade. They accumulate in your creator balance on the platform and are withdrawable at any time to USDC on your wallet on Base. There is no minimum withdrawal threshold and no waiting period.Where to view your earnings
Your creator dashboard at/creator-dashboard shows:
- Total lifetime earnings across all markets
- Per-market breakdown — volume, number of trades, fee income, and resolution status for each market you’ve created
- Withdrawal history — a record of every time you’ve transferred earnings to your wallet
- Trader count — how many unique addresses have traded on each market
/leaderboard also surfaces top creators by volume, which provides additional platform visibility for high-performing creators.
How to maximize your creator earnings
Cover topics with built-in audiences
The highest-earning markets are ones where traders arrive without the creator needing to recruit them. Major sports fixtures, BTC/ETH price milestones, and US election events have pre-existing trader interest. But niche markets — where you’re the only creator covering a specific league or topic — can outperform on creator yield because you face no competition and you’re the go-to source for that audience.Launch markets well before the event
A sports market launched five days before kickoff captures the full pre-match trading curve. The same market launched on game day captures only a fraction of the potential volume. For crypto markets, give traders enough time to form a view and build a position.Distribute your markets actively
Platform discovery helps, but creators who share market URLs directly earn significantly more than those who rely solely on browse traffic. Share to X, Discord, Farcaster, newsletters, or community channels where your audience is. The link to any market is shareable directly — there’s no friction for a new user to arrive at your market and place a trade.Build a portfolio, not a one-shot
One viral market is unpredictable. A portfolio of 20–50 well-chosen markets in your domain is a reliable income stream. Top creators treat this like a content schedule: a set number of new markets per week, covering upcoming events in their topic areas, maintained consistently.Write markets that attract confident traders
Traders place larger positions when resolution criteria are unambiguous. A clear, specific market with tight criteria draws higher average trade sizes than a vague market with the same topic. Time spent on resolution criteria pays off in volume. See Create a market for guidance on writing strong criteria.FAQ
Does the creator fee come out of the trader's position or on top?
Does the creator fee come out of the trader's position or on top?
The 0.5% creator fee is part of the total trading fee that traders see at trade time. It does not reduce your winning payout if you also trade on your own market — it is paid at trade entry, not at resolution.
What happens to my fees if the platform's protocol fee changes?
What happens to my fees if the platform's protocol fee changes?
Creator fees are locked at 0.5% at market creation. Protocol fee changes apply only to new markets created after the change. Your existing markets continue to pay you 0.5% for their entire lifetime.
Can I trade on my own markets?
Can I trade on my own markets?
Yes. There is no restriction on creators trading on their own markets. However, creating markets based on insider information you hold is prohibited and will result in account termination.
How do I withdraw my earnings?
How do I withdraw my earnings?
Go to your creator dashboard and use the withdrawal flow to transfer your balance to USDC on Base. There is no minimum amount and no waiting period. Gas costs on Base are typically less than a cent.
Do I earn fees on the initial liquidity the LSMR provides?
Do I earn fees on the initial liquidity the LSMR provides?
The LSMR automated market maker provides initial liquidity but does not generate creator fees — only trades by external users do. As user volume grows, the LSMR’s share of activity decreases relative to organic trading.