How to Play
ed4ns — Open Edition Arena
tl;drMint a token during the open edition. Each round, half the players are eliminated based on their token ID and a random seed. Survive to the final 4, split the prize pool.
01
Mint a Token
During the open edition mint window, anyone can mint one or more tokens on the /mint page. Each token costs the same fixed price. 50% of every mint goes directly into the prize pool — 50% to the artist.
02
Mint Closes
Once the mint window ends, the artist initializes the arena. A snapshot of all token IDs is locked on-chain. No more tokens can enter the game.
You do not need to do anything. Holding your token automatically makes you a participant.
03
Elimination Rounds Begin
Each round, exactly half of the remaining players are eliminated. The elimination is determined using on-chain pseudorandom logic derived from recent block hashes — no external oracle required. Once the cooldown period expires, anyone can trigger the next cut.
Trigger cut → commit phase. After 1 block, call Reveal Cut to finalize results. Both steps are available on the Arena page.
04
Rounds Continue Until 4 Remain
Cuts continue every cooldown interval until 4 or fewer tokens remain alive. The game automatically detects the winning condition and locks the final state.
05
Winners Claim the Prize Pool
Each surviving token holder is entitled to an equal share of the total prize pool. Connect your wallet on the Arena page — if you hold a winner token, a Claim Prize button appears automatically. Prize is paid in ETH.
prizePerWinner = totalPrizePool ÷ numberOfSurvivors. This is computed on-chain; there are no manual distributions.
Token States
Alive
Still in the game
Eliminated
Removed in a past round
Winner
One of the final 4
Claimed
Prize already collected
FAQ
Can I mint more than one token?
Yes. You can mint as many as you want in a single or multiple transactions. Each token is independent — you could hold multiple winning tokens.
How is the elimination random?
Elimination uses a two-step commit-reveal pattern over block hashes. The cutter commits in block N. The reveal is computed from blockhash(N), which is unpredictable at the time of commit. This removes the need for any external randomness oracle.
What if no one triggers a cut?
The game pauses until someone calls triggerCut on the Arena page. Anyone can do it once the cooldown expires — not just the artist. The game never auto-progresses.
What happens if I sell or transfer my token?
Token status follows the token, not the address. The new holder of a surviving token can claim the prize. The new holder of an eliminated token holds a collectible with no prize claim.
Is the prize pool safe?
Yes! All ETH is securely locked inside the smart contract. The prize distribution is fully automated, so winners can claim their share directly from the contract the moment the edition ends.
Is there a deadline to claim?
Not currently. Prize claims remain open as long as the contract is deployed. However, claim promptly as contract upgrades or migrations are always possible in future seasons.
Ready?
Mint a token and enter the arena.