SynthOSHow SynthOS Makes Money
Transparent explanation of our simple fee structure
How SynthOS Makes Money
SynthOS uses a simple fee-only model with no paywall or subscription. We earn a small management fee on your deposits - that's it.
Fee Structure
Management Fee
Rate: 1.5% per position per year
How it works:
- Fee is deducted continuously from yield (not lump sum)
- Applied to each position independently
- Same rate for all users, regardless of deposit size
Example: $1,000 deposit earning 10% APY
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gross Annual Yield | $100 |
| Management Fee (1.5%) | $15 |
| Net to You | $85 |
Example: $10,000 across 3 positions at 10% APY
| Position | Amount | Gross Yield | Fee (1.5%) | Net Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morpho USDC (Base) | $5,000 | $500 | $75 | $425 |
| Yearn USDC (Optimism) | $3,000 | $300 | $45 | $255 |
| Fluid USDT (Arbitrum) | $2,000 | $200 | $30 | $170 |
| Total | $10,000 | $1,000 | $150 | $850 |
Fee-Free Trial
New users get 30 days fee-free to experience SynthOS:
| Period | Management Fee | Access |
|---|---|---|
| First 30 days | 0% | Full access to all features |
| After 30 days | 1.5% | Full access continues |
All yield during your trial is 100% yours.
What We Don't Charge
No Performance Fees
- You keep all upside above the management fee
- No percentage taken from your profits
No Deposit Fees
- Deposit to your vault: Free
- Allocate to strategies: Free (only network gas)
No Withdrawal Fees
- Withdraw from positions: Free (only network gas)
- Withdraw to wallet: Free (only network gas)
- No penalties for early withdrawal
No Subscription Fees
- No monthly or annual membership
- No premium tiers or paywalls
- All features available to all users
No AI Analysis Fees
- Wallet analysis: Free
- Strategy recommendations: Free
- Portfolio monitoring: Free
Gas Fees (Not Paid to SynthOS)
Gas fees are network transaction costs paid to blockchain validators - not to SynthOS.
Typical costs on Scroll:
- Create vault: ~$0.05-0.10 (one-time)
- Deposit: ~$0.02-0.05
- Allocate to strategy: ~$0.05-0.15
- Withdraw: ~$0.05-0.15
Cross-chain operations:
- Bridge fees: $0.50-$2.00 (paid to LayerZero)
- Destination chain gas: Sponsored by SynthOS
Competitive Comparison
| Protocol | Management Fee | Performance Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Yearn | 2% | 10% |
| Beefy | 0% | 9.5% |
| YO Protocol | 0% | 0% |
| SynthOS | 1.5% | 0% |
Our positioning:
- Lower management fee than Yearn (1.5% vs 2%)
- No performance fee means you keep all upside
- AI recommendations + mobile-first UX included
Why This Model?
Aligned incentives:
- We earn more when you deposit more
- We're incentivized to find you the best yields
- Simple and transparent - no hidden fees
No friction:
- No paywall blocking access
- No subscription to manage
- Start earning immediately
Fee Examples by Strategy
Stable Strategy (5-8% APY)
Deposit: $10,000
Expected APY: 6%
Management fee: 1.5%
Gross yield: $600
Fee: $150
Net yield: $450 (4.5% net APY)Balanced Strategy (8-12% APY)
Deposit: $10,000
Expected APY: 10%
Management fee: 1.5%
Gross yield: $1,000
Fee: $150
Net yield: $850 (8.5% net APY)Growth Strategy (12-18% APY)
Deposit: $10,000
Expected APY: 15%
Management fee: 1.5%
Gross yield: $1,500
Fee: $150
Net yield: $1,350 (13.5% net APY)Common Questions
Q: Can fees change after I deposit?
A: Fee changes are announced in advance. Existing positions are not affected retroactively.
Q: Is there a minimum deposit?
A: No minimum. Deposit any amount you're comfortable with.
Q: Do fees compound?
A: No. The 1.5% fee is calculated on your principal, deducted from yield.
Q: What if my position doesn't earn any yield?
A: The fee is deducted from yield. If there's no yield, there's effectively no fee charged.
Next Steps
- Your Vault Journey - Complete user guide
- Supported Protocols - Where your funds go
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