What fees do I pay on Lid?

Simple, Transparent, and Fair: Understanding Lid’s Fees

We believe you shouldn't need a calculator to figure out how much you earn or spend. Unlike traditional platforms that hide costs in fine print, Lid operates with a simple, transparent fee structure designed to help creators keep more of what they earn.

Here is exactly what you pay—and why.

For Creators (Sellers)

We only succeed when you succeed. Our model is built on two simple numbers:

1. The One-Time Setup Fee ($0.99) When you publish a new product, there is a small, one-time fee of $0.99 USDC.

• Why? This creates your product's permanent digital record (smart contract) on the network. It also ensures our marketplace remains high-quality by preventing spam. Once paid, your product is live forever—no monthly subscription fees to keep it listed.

2. The Success Fee (5%) We charge a flat 5% fee on sales.

• How it works: If you sell a product for $100, you keep $95, and Lid takes $5.

• The Difference: Many Web2 platforms take 10% to 30% of your income. We keep our rate low so you can build a sustainable business.

For Collectors (Buyers)

Buying on Lid is straightforward.

1. The Product Price You pay the price set by the creator.

2. Network Processing Fee (Tiny) Because Lid runs on a secure global network (Base), there is a microscopic processing fee for every transaction (often less than a few cents). This goes directly to the network to process the payment securely, not to Lid.

Summary

• No monthly subscriptions.

• No hidden listing fees.

• You keep ~95% of your sales.

We built Lid to be the most creator-friendly place to sell digital products. Simple as that.