Prize Pool & Rewards
SELF App is the operator of a promotional Prize Draw program where users earn entries through validator participation. This is combined with a time-limited Early Adopter Program for the first 100,000 users.
Prize Draw System
Overview
Every SELF App user runs a browser-based validator. While it remains actively connected and its validator presence is current, the user may accrue up to one free entry per UTC minute into each of three simultaneous prize draws.
Key Points:
- ✅ No purchase, payment, or SELF holding necessary (free tier eligible)
- ✅ Up to 1 entry per active validator minute (same rate for all users)
- ✅ Fully automated entry accumulation
- ✅ Game of chance, not skill
- ✅ Winners selected via provably-fair blockchain randomness
- ✅ Counsel-confirmed Queensland Category 4 promotional game
Prize Structure
Prize Amounts:
| Prize Draw | Amount | Entry Period | Draw Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 5,000 SELF | UTC calendar day | 00:00 UTC, next day |
| Weekly | 50,000 SELF | Monday–Sunday (UTC) | 00:00 UTC, Monday |
| Monthly | 200,000 SELF | UTC calendar month | 00:00 UTC, 1st of month |
Each draw is held at the moment its entry period closes.
How Entries Work
Automatic Entry Accumulation:
- The SELF App sends participation heartbeats while the browser-based validator is actively connected
- Current validator presence may accrue up to one entry per UTC minute into each open daily, weekly, and monthly draw period
- Multiple heartbeats, tabs, or devices do not create duplicate entries for the same user and minute
- Entries reset after each drawing
- All users receive the same maximum entry rate
Example:
- 100% uptime = up to 1,440 active minutes/day = up to 1,440 daily entries
- 95% uptime = up to 1,368 active minutes/day = up to 1,368 daily entries
- Offline or reconnecting minutes may not accrue entries
Better uptime = more entries = better odds
Drawing Mechanics
Random Selection:
- Collect all entries for the period
- Use the latest block identifier as randomness source
- Generate random number:
hash(block_identifier + draw_type) % total_entries - Select winning entry
- Identify winner by entry ownership
- Record winner with the block identifier and random value used
- Notify winner within 24 hours
Every draw records the inputs used, so the result can be reproduced from the record.
Winner Notification & Prize Delivery
Notification:
- Winners notified via email and in-app notification
- Notification within 24 hours of draw
Prize Delivery:
- Pre-TGE awards remain pending and do not enter circulation before the Token Generation Event
- Pending awards are distributed after TGE
- Post-TGE awards enter circulation when distributed
Early Adopter Program
First 100,000 Users Only
The first 100,000 users are eligible for rewards in addition to prize draw entries:
- Subscriber Bonus: 100 SELF/month for eligible Connect subscribers
- Referral Bonus: 100 SELF/month per qualifying active referral
- Prize Draw Entries: Same as all users (up to one entry per active validator minute)
Early Adopter rewards end on 31 December 2029 or when the 50,000,000 SELF allocation is exhausted, whichever occurs first.
After user #100,000:
- New users are not eligible for Early Adopter rewards
- Existing eligible users remain subject to the 31 December 2029 and 50,000,000 SELF program limits
- Prize draw entries continue for everyone
Referral System
How It Works:
- Share your unique invite code with friends
- When friend subscribes to Connect tier → Referral activated
- Earn 100 SELF/month while the referral remains qualifying and active
- Eligibility is limited to the first 100,000 users and the Early Adopter Program end conditions
Token Economics
User Adoption Reserve
The 125M SELF User Adoption allocation comprises:
- 27,355,000 SELF for the Prize Draw Program
- 50,000,000 SELF for the Early Adopter Program
- 47,645,000 SELF for Future Adoption
This allocation is a program reserve, not an immediate distribution to users. Its unlock schedule determines how much may become available to fund rewards; availability does not mean those tokens have entered circulation.
Scheduled Prize Awards
| Prize Draw | Award | Approximate Annual Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | 5,000 SELF | 1,825,000 SELF |
| Weekly | 50,000 SELF | 2,600,000 SELF |
| Monthly | 200,000 SELF | 2,400,000 SELF |
| Total scheduled rate | Approximately 6,825,000 SELF/year |
Across the fixed 48-month Prize Draw Program, scheduled awards total 27,355,000 SELF, averaging approximately 569,896 SELF per month. The separate Early Adopter Program has a 50,000,000 SELF allocation and ends on 31 December 2029 or when that allocation is exhausted, whichever occurs first. Future Adoption has a 47,645,000 SELF allocation with no fixed distribution timetable. Scheduled availability does not itself add tokens to circulating supply.
At TGE, 12,500,000 SELF from the User Adoption allocation is unlocked or available. The live meter shows how much of that amount has been awarded and how much remains in the initial program reserve. The reserve balance does not enter circulation merely because it is available.
See Tokenomics for the full allocation availability schedule.
Compliance & Regulations
Queensland Promotional Game (Category 4)
Legal counsel has confirmed that SELF App, as the Prize Draw operator, conducts the Prize Draw as a Category 4 promotional game under Queensland's Charitable and Non-Profit Gaming Act 1999.
Key Compliance Elements:
- ✅ Free entry available (Zero tier eligible)
- ✅ Promotional purpose (promotes blockchain participation)
- ✅ Written terms & conditions
- ✅ Record keeping (5 years)
- ✅ Prize delivery within 30 days
Correct Terminology:
- ✅ "Prize Draw" (not "lottery")
- ✅ "Draw entries" (not "lottery tickets")
- ✅ "Prize" (not "jackpot")
- ✅ "Promotional game" (not "gambling")
Eligibility
Who Can Participate:
- ✅ All SELF App users
- ✅ Must be 18 years or older
- ✅ Valid where permitted by law
Record Keeping
All draw records retained for 5 years including:
- Draw dates and times
- Total entries per draw
- Winner user_id
- Number of entries winner had
- Block identifier used for randomness
- Prize amount
- Claim status and date
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I earn entries?
Keep your validator actively connected. Current validator presence may accrue up to one entry per UTC minute. Higher uptime means more entries and therefore better odds.
You do not need to accumulate entries manually—the SELF App records eligible active-validator minutes automatically.
Can I buy extra entries?
No. Entries accrue only through eligible active-validator minutes and cannot be purchased. No purchase, payment, or SELF holding is required to participate.
What are my odds of winning?
Odds depend on network size and your validator uptime. With consistent uptime, you'll accumulate thousands of entries per week, giving you regular chances to win.
Does Connect tier give more entries?
No. The maximum entry rate is the same for all users (up to one entry per active validator minute). Connect tier benefits are:
- 100 SELF/month subscriber reward for eligible Early Adopter users, subject to the program end conditions
- Better validator uptime (more consistent entries)
- Priority support and advanced features
Better uptime naturally leads to more entries, but the entry rate is identical across all tiers.
What happens after the first 100,000 users?
New Early Adopter eligibility closes after user #100,000. Existing eligible users remain subject to the 31 December 2029 and 50,000,000 SELF program limits. Prize draws continue for everyone.
When are drawings held?
- Daily: Every day at 00:00 UTC, for the UTC day just ended
- Weekly: Every Monday at 00:00 UTC, for the Monday–Sunday week just ended
- Monthly: 1st of each month at 00:00 UTC, for the month just ended
How are winners selected?
Random selection using a recorded block identifier as the randomness source. Each entry has equal probability of winning, with no weighting applied. Every draw records the inputs used, so the result can be reproduced from the record.
Can I win multiple times?
Yes. Each drawing is independent. Users can win repeatedly - there are no restrictions on repeat winners.
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