Question 1

What is Shotgun.fun?

Accepted Answer

Shotgun is an all-in-one Solana trading terminal built for speed, transparency, and rewards. It combines live charts, instant swaps, top trader tracking, portfolio management, and cashback, all in one place. No sign-up required, just connect your wallet and trade.

Question 2

Is Shotgun custodial or non-custodial?

Accepted Answer

Non-custodial. Shotgun never holds your private keys. If you use Phantom, your keys stay in your wallet. If you use Google login, your keys are created and encrypted by Turnkey using your password. Shotgun and Turnkey cannot access them.

Question 3

What fees does Shotgun charge?

Accepted Answer

Shotgun charges a flat 1% platform fee on every trade. This fee applies uniformly across all order types: Market, Limit, Instant Trade, and Convert. Every trader on Shotgun earns cashback on that 1% fee, starting at 50% and scaling up to 100% based on your lifetime trading volume. In addition, every Solana transaction requires a network fee (Priority Fee + optional Bribe) paid directly to Solana validators. You set these amounts yourself in the transaction settings.

Question 4

Do I get cashback on fees?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Shotgun offers up to 100% SOL cashback on platform fees, starting at a base rate of 50%. Cashback is earned on every trade and paid out in SOL.

Question 5

What blockchains does Shotgun support?

Accepted Answer

Shotgun is built exclusively on Solana, leveraging its sub-second finality and low transaction costs for the fastest possible trading experience.

Question 6

What login methods does Shotgun support?

Accepted Answer

Shotgun supports two ways to sign in: Existing wallet (Phantom, connect your wallet directly). Google (sign in with your Google account).

Question 7

Do I get a discount on fees if I use a referral link?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Users who sign up through a referral link receive a permanent 10% discount on Shotgun's platform fee (compared to the standard 50% referral discount, referral links give 60%). The discount is applied automatically, no code needed.