Why Does STONfi Reserve 0.3–0.35 GRAM for a Swap?

If you have ever executed a DEX trade on TON, you might have noticed a prompt asking to reserve around 0.3 to 0.35 GRAM (TON) for network fees.

For new users, this raises an instant question: Is STONfi really charging over 0.3 GRAM just to swap a token?

The short answer is NO. There is a huge difference between reserved gas and actual spent gas.

Here is why that temporary fee buffer exists and where your funds actually go:

1️⃣ Dynamic On-Chain Execution
Unlike monolithic blockchains, the TON network processes transactions through asynchronous smart contract messages between your wallet, router contracts, and liquidity pools. Because gas requirements vary slightly depending on route complexity and network activity, exact transaction costs cannot be predicted down to the exact decimal before signing.

2️⃣ Transaction Failure Protection
If a DEX requests the exact minimal gas fee and network usage spikes by even a fraction during settlement, your transaction fails, wasting time and gas. To protect your trade, STONfi sets a safety cap (usually 0.3–0.35 GRAM) to guarantee seamless execution.

3️⃣ Automatic Refund Mechanism
Here is the key takeaway: You are NOT paying 0.35 GRAM per swap.

The typical actual network cost for a standard swap is usually around 0.06 to 0.09 GRAM. The moment your transaction settles on-chain, any unspent portion of the reserved GRAM is automatically refunded back to your wallet address instantly.

To learn more about fundamental DEX mechanics, AMM liquidity pools, and smart contract execution on decentralized exchanges, check out:
https://whatisdex.com/

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