# Prize

## Bounty Sources

Every match features a **prize pool**, and the sole method for players to earn from it is by defeating their opponents through individual (or team) gaming skills. Those who prevail through skillful play claim the bets made by the defeated players.

In cases where a competition additionally offers prizes distributed according to specific ranking criteria, players meeting these criteria can also share in the prize pool.

**Prize pools** are funded by:

* Player ticket purchases
* Sponsorships from third parties (developers, MiniTon, advertisers, etc.)

In addition to the prize for each match, some tournaments(i.e., Private Tournaments hosted by MiniTon users) also feature a **Bonus Pool**. Players can earn rewards from the **Bonus Pool** by completing a series of matches and participating in specific tasks.

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## Type of Prize

Prizes can take the form of:

* In-game items or NFTs
* Game tokens
* USDT
* Toncoin

The type of prize corresponds one-to-one with the currency used for player ticket purchases. 

> For example, if tickets are bought with Toncoin, the prizes will also be in Toncoin; if tickets are purchased with $AXS (Axie's token), the prizes will be in $AXS.

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Please note: if tickets are purchased with a bank card using US dollars or any other national currency, the prize will be in USDT tokens.
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## Prize Fulfillment

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All prize distributions are determined by smart contracts, and comprehensive records of all match data and prize fulfillment are permanently stored on the blockchain.
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Automated reward distribution occurs when the following four conditions are met:

* Player is entitled to rewards based on match rules and results.
* Match data is securely recorded on the blockchain through smart contracts.
* Platform anti-cheating systems confirm the absence of any illicit activities during the match.
* Players manually confirm the match results.


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