diff --git a/src/smart_contract/utils.rs b/src/smart_contract/utils.rs
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+pub fn calculate_fee(amount: Balance) -> Balance {
+    // Example fee calculation: 1% of the transaction amount
+    amount / 100
+}
+
+pub fn log_event(event: &str) {
+    // Log an event to the blockchain
+    ink_env::debug_println!("{}", event);
+}