Two different charges, both visible before you confirm
"Commission" and "network fee" aren't the same thing
They're often confused because both are a cost of the transaction, but they answer to different things. The commission is what Ikiraro charges for facilitating the sale. The network fee (also called gas fee) is what the blockchain charges to process the transaction, and Ikiraro doesn't set it: it varies depending on how busy the network is at that moment.
Sale commission
Paid by the seller, on the sale amount
Fixed 6%
Network fee (gas fee)
Paid to the blockchain, not to Ikiraro
Less than US$0.01
Why the commission is fixed and the network fee isn't
The 6% is set by Ikiraro and doesn't change, whatever the category or amount sold āwell below the 13% or more that traditional platforms charge. The network fee, on the other hand, depends on blockchain congestion at the moment of the transaction: that's why you'll always see it reflected before confirming payment, never as a surprise afterward.
Why the network fee is nearly zero
Not all blockchains cost the same to process a transaction. Ethereum's main network can charge several dollars in gas fees when congested. That's why we recommend operating on low-cost networks like Polygon, where the same transaction costs a fraction of a cent: in practice, the network fee on Ikiraro is usually under US$0.01.
How to know how much you'll pay before confirming
- Checkout always shows the product amount and the estimated network fee separately.
- You can turn on gas fee alerts from your preferences to avoid buying during congested network moments.
- Network status ('Optimal', 'Congested') is shown in the site's top bar at all times.