# Trading fees As a result of the present deadlock, substantial fees continue to be charged to both parties in cryptocurrency exchange markets. When a particular level is reached, trading becomes prohibitively expensive. Renegade believes that a blockchain-based, well-automated exchange should be minimal in cost and accessible to anyone. Once built, the entire infrastructure is constantly available. Of course, upgrades and new functionalities are crucial, but the capacity to deliver a comprehensive range of services is the most significant component. This implies that the costs of these particular functions must stay minimal. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://whitepaper.myrenegade.net/the-challenges-currently-facing-cryptocurrency-exchanges/trading-fees.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.