#CryptoFees101 Maker — you place a limit order, add liquidity. The fee is lower. The exchange says: "Thank you for not rushing in."

Taker — you execute a market order. The fee is higher. The exchange says: "Pay up, because you are not waiting."

🛒 Imagine a supermarket: Maker is the one who slowly puts products in the cart, while Taker is the one who grabs everything from the shelves and runs to the checkout.