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# How much does it cost to use RAILGUN?

#### Shield and Unshield Deductions

Treasury deductions (sometimes loosely called fees) are 0.25% for Shield and Unshield actions. 

These deductions go to the decentralized governance treasuries.

#### Broadcaster Deductions. 

Broadcasters submit transactions for users. 

After assets are shielded, users do not need ETH, MATIC, or BNB.

The Broadcaster deduction also covers the underlying chain gas costs.

Broadcasters charge about 10% above total gas cost most of the time.

That rate can vary by Broadcaster.

Cheaper Broadcasters usually receive more transactions.