Fees & Limits
Withdrawal fees, conversion limits, and processing details for the Arcanite Exchange.
Understanding the fee structure and limits helps you optimize your Arcanite to ARC conversions.
Fee Structure
Withdrawal Fees
Fees vary based on withdrawal speed and are 100% burned (permanently removed from supply):
| Withdrawal Type | Fee | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| Instant | 3% | Burned |
| 1 Week Lock | 2% | Burned |
| 2 Week Lock | 2% | Burned |
The higher instant fee further incentivizes patient withdrawals while contributing more to token deflation.
Examples:
Instant withdrawal of 1,000 Arcanite at 100% account rate:
- Base: 1,000 ÷ 100 = 10 ARC × 50% (instant rate) = 5 ARC
- 3% fee = 0.15 ARC burned
- You receive: 4.85 ARC
2-week lock withdrawal of 1,000 Arcanite at 100% account rate:
- Base: 1,000 ÷ 100 = 10 ARC × 100% (2-week rate) = 10 ARC
- 2% fee = 0.2 ARC burned
- You receive: 9.8 ARC
Note
All withdrawal fees are burned, not collected. This reduces total ARC supply over time, benefiting all token holders through deflation.
Blockchain Gas Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Paid By |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Fee | Variable | User |
Gas fees are required to process the blockchain transaction:
- Paid in ETH (or native chain token)
- Amount varies based on network congestion
- Not controlled by Arcania
Typical Gas Costs:
| Network Condition | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| Low congestion | $1-3 |
| Normal | $3-10 |
| High congestion | $10-50+ |
Tip
Convert during low-activity periods (weekends, early mornings UTC) for lower gas fees.
Weekly Conversion Caps
Caps prevent large-scale extraction and are Oracle-adjusted within published ranges:
| Verification Level | Normal Cap | Stressed | Growing | Hard Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic (Email + Captcha + Wallet) | 10,000 | 5,000 | 15,000 | 5k-15k |
| KYC Verified | 20,000 | 10,000 | 25,000 | 10k-25k |
Cap Details
- Caps reset every Monday at 00:00 UTC
- Unused cap does not roll over
- Time-locked conversions count toward the week they're initiated
- Multiple conversions per week allowed within cap
- Oracle adjusts caps within hard ranges based on economic health
Note
Complete KYC verification to access higher weekly caps. Cap adjustments are announced 7 days in advance.
Minimum Conversion
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| Minimum per conversion | 1,000 Arcanite |
| Minimum ARC received | ~10 ARC (at 100% rate) |
Maximum Conversion
There is no maximum single conversion amount, but:
- Weekly caps still apply
- Large conversions may trigger additional verification
- Conversions over $10,000 equivalent require enhanced KYC
Processing Times
By Withdrawal Type
| Type | Processing Time | When You Receive ARC |
|---|---|---|
| Instant | 1-24 hours | Same day (after blockchain confirmation) |
| 1 Week Lock | 7 days | After lock period + blockchain time |
| 2 Week Lock | 14 days | After lock period + blockchain time |
Processing Stages
- Initiated - Conversion request submitted
- Locked - Arcanite deducted, timer starts (if time-locked)
- Processing - Lock complete, preparing blockchain transaction
- Confirming - Transaction submitted, awaiting confirmations
- Complete - ARC in your wallet
Note
Blockchain confirmations typically take 5-15 minutes after the processing stage begins.
Cancellation Policy
Before Lock Completion
| Action | Result |
|---|---|
| Cancel | Full Arcanite refund, no fees |
| Modify | Not allowed (cancel and restart) |
After Lock Completion
| Action | Result |
|---|---|
| Cancel | Not possible once processing begins |
| Modify | Not possible |
Warning
Once a conversion enters "Processing" stage, it cannot be cancelled. The transaction will complete.
Fee Comparison: Time-Lock Options
For a 1,000 Arcanite conversion at 100% account rate:
| Option | Rate | Base ARC | Fee % | Fee Amount | Net ARC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instant | 50% | 5 ARC | 3% | -0.15 | 4.85 ARC |
| 1 Week | 75% | 7.5 ARC | 2% | -0.15 | 7.35 ARC |
| 2 Week | 100% | 10 ARC | 2% | -0.20 | 9.8 ARC |
Patience premium: 2-week lock yields 102% more ARC than instant for the same Arcanite.
Tax Considerations
Warning
Disclaimer: This is not tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional for your jurisdiction.
ARC Token conversions may be taxable events depending on your location:
| Event | Potential Tax Implication |
|---|---|
| Arcanite → ARC conversion | May be taxable income |
| ARC sale for fiat | Capital gains/losses may apply |
| ARC staking rewards | May be taxable income |
Recommended:
- Keep records of all conversions
- Note conversion dates and ARC amounts
- Track fair market value at time of conversion
- Consult local tax regulations
Optimizing Your Conversions
Best Practices
- Always use 2-week lock unless you urgently need funds
- Batch conversions to reduce gas fee impact per ARC
- Convert during low gas periods (check gas trackers)
- Complete KYC early for 20,000 weekly limit
- Max your account rate before large conversions
Worst Practices
- Instant withdrawals at low account rate (effective rate as low as 20% minus 3% fee)
- Multiple small conversions (high gas per ARC)
- Converting during network congestion
- Rushing conversions before reaching higher levels
- Converting right before weekly cap reset (unused cap doesn't roll over)