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Maker and taker

What are makers and takers?

A maker adds liquidity by placing an order that rests on the book; a taker removes liquidity by trading against a resting order. Exchanges often charge them differently.

On Polymarket

Polymarket.com charges only takers, with fee = shares x rate x p x (1-p) [1]; Polymarket US charges takers and pays makers a rebate [2].

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How does Maker and taker work on Polymarket?

Polymarket.com charges only takers, with fee = shares x rate x p x (1-p) ; Polymarket US charges takers and pays makers a rebate .

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