> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://graphdex-1.gitbook.io/graphdex-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://graphdex-1.gitbook.io/graphdex-docs/trading/validator-bribe.md). # Validator Bribe **An extra execution incentive — separate from Priority, layered on top.**

Trade Strategy panel — Priority / Bribe / Slippage — Bribe sits between Priority and Slippage in the Trade Strategy row.

Bribe is a second execution lever in the **Trade Strategy** row, separate from Priority. Where Priority is the standard validator tip, Bribe is an additional incentive — designed for users who want more control over execution in competitive or fast-moving conditions. During review the value shown was `0.0002 SOL`. The terminal exposes Bribe for advanced execution tuning; default users rarely need to touch it. {% hint style="success" %} **Reach for Bribe deliberately** Use Bribe when Priority alone isn't winning inclusion — not as a routine setting. Stacked execution costs add up fast. {% endhint %} ## What Bribe Is For * Extra incentive on top of the standard Priority Fee. * Separate cost, not a substitute for Priority. * Aimed at high-contention scenarios — token launches, news-driven moves, sniper environments. * Inherited from Speed Presets (Slow / Fast / Turbo) when you switch a preset. ## What Bribe Does NOT Do Using a Bribe does not guarantee: * Successful execution. * First-block inclusion. * A better fill price. * Protection from volatility. * Protection from failed transactions. Treat Bribe as a probabilistic edge, not insurance. ## When to Use It * You've already raised Priority and still see inclusion delays. * You're competing for a tight launch window. * You're running a sniper-style setup where seconds matter. * You've accepted the cost premium and reviewed the rest of your trade strategy. For routine trades on liquid pairs, **leave Bribe at the default**. ## Practical Guidance * Keep Bribe conservative unless you understand the execution tradeoff. * Review it together with Priority and Slippage — they're three pieces of the same profile. * Be especially careful when using Bribe with **Quick Buy** — instant submission with stacked incentives can produce surprising costs. * Clear or reduce the value when you no longer need aggressive execution settings. ## Bribe Risk Combined Priority + Bribe on a failed transaction is double cost for zero outcome. The "I forgot to clear Turbo" failure mode is real: * Failed transactions consume both Priority and Bribe. * Aggressive Bribe on small positions can exceed the position's profit potential. * MEV bots compete on bribes too — being slightly above them costs more than you think. See [Risk of Fast Execution Settings](/graphdex-docs/trading/risk-of-fast-execution-settings.md) and [Execution Risks](/graphdex-docs/trading/execution-risks.md) for full coverage. ## More to Explore

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Priority Fee	The standard validator tip — pair with Bribe.	/files/aVYqE79eKRLE9y13C7Y5
Slippage	Price tolerance — the third lever in the row.	/files/aVYqE79eKRLE9y13C7Y5
Risk of Fast Execution	What goes wrong when Priority + Bribe stack on aggressive presets.	/files/PvwZariSc5lrxmA3uidW

{% hint style="info" %} Bribe is the most context-dependent of the three speed levers. When in doubt, lower it. See [Trading Settings Overview](/graphdex-docs/trading/trading-settings-overview.md) for how the three settings work together. {% endhint %} ## FAQs

What's the difference between Priority and Bribe?

Priority is the standard validator tip Solana exposes. Bribe is a separate execution incentive on top. Both raise cost; both can improve inclusion odds in different ways.

Does Bribe guarantee my transaction lands first?

No. Like Priority, it's probabilistic. Other bidders can outbid you.

Will I pay Bribe on a failed trade?

Yes — the cost is consumed regardless of outcome.

What's a reasonable default Bribe value?

The terminal defaults to a small value (e.g. \`0.0002 SOL\`). For routine liquid-pair trades, default or zero is usually fine. Raise it only when you've identified competitive inclusion as the bottleneck.

Can I disable Bribe entirely?

Set the field to \`0\` to skip the bribe component. Priority alone may be enough for normal market conditions.

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