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Payments and funding

Funding Zeitgeist, a token and a wallet

How funding works on Zeitgeist: a self custodied crypto wallet, the ZTG token for fees and collateral, onchain settlement, and why its status for US persons is unclear. Information, not advice.

By Morten AndersenFounder and editor · Two decades in advisory, hospitality and mediaEditorial review by Fredrik Filipsson · Last reviewed 25 February 2026

Last reviewed 25 February 2026 · Facts as of February 2026 · Illustrative editorial examples

Payments and funding

Zeitgeist — funding.

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How funding works on Zeitgeist: a self custodied crypto wallet, the ZTG token for fees and collateral, onchain settlement, and why its status for US persons is unclear. Information, not advice.

Custody of funds
Self-custody via wallet; uses the ZTG token.

Figures are indicative and dated. Confirm the current terms on the platform before acting.

FAQ

Questions readers keep asking.

How do you fund Zeitgeist?

You do not deposit dollars to a company. You hold crypto in a compatible wallet and interact with the protocol directly. There is no fiat deposit, no ACH transfer, and no company that custodies dollars for you. Confirm the current process from the project documentation.

What is the ZTG token used for in funding?

ZTG is the native token. It pays onchain transaction fees, is the base asset in many markets, and acts as collateral for functions such as creating a market, selecting an oracle, and joining the dispute court. Its market price is set on third party exchanges and is volatile.

What does it cost to transact on Zeitgeist?

Costs are onchain transaction fees paid in ZTG, and the amounts vary with network conditions. We do not publish an unverified fee figure. Confirm the current parameters from the project own documentation before acting.

Who holds my money on Zeitgeist?

You do. Funding is self custody, so your crypto stays in your own wallet and settles onchain. There is no central custodian and no customer support desk in the way a regulated exchange provides, which means you carry the risk of lost keys and onchain errors.

Can US persons fund a Zeitgeist account?

The protocol is reachable with a wallet, but reachability is not legal availability. The status of using an unregistered decentralized prediction market is unclear for US persons. Verify your own position before acting, as of February 2026.

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This page describes Zeitgeist as we assess it. Platform mechanics, fees, and terms change, so verify the current detail before you rely on it.

Facts as of February 2026. General information, not financial advice.