FAQ
Quick Answers to Common Questions
Getting Started
Q: Do I need to invest money to earn crypto? A: No! Daily rewards are completely FREE. Just play games and rank top 10. Tournaments require entry fees but are optional.
Q: What wallet do I need? A: MetaMask is recommended. Any Web3 wallet supporting Arbitrum One works. Setup guide
Q: Why Arbitrum instead of Ethereum? A: Much cheaper gas fees ($0.10 vs $5-50) and faster transactions (5 seconds vs minutes).
Q: Do I need to KYC/verify identity? A: No. Wallet connection only. Anonymous and privacy-preserving.
Q: Can I play on mobile? A: No. Our games are designed for desktop/laptop play with keyboard controls. Mobile support is not currently available. Please use a computer for the best experience.
Testnet Airdrop
Q: How do I qualify for the airdrop? A: Meet ANY of these: 5+ games played, 1+ tournament entry, 50+ messages in Discord/Telegram with linked wallet, or active stake with linked wallet.
Q: What activities count for airdrop points? A:
Gaming: Games played, tournament entries, top 10 finishes, high scores
Discord: Message count (50/200/500 milestones), OG role if early
Telegram: Message count (50/200/500 milestones)
Staking: Amount staked + lock duration bonus See Airdrop Details for full breakdown.
Q: How do I link my wallet on Discord? A: Use the /link 0xYourWallet command in any Discord channel. Your messages will then count toward airdrop points.
Q: How do I link my wallet on Telegram? A: Message the bot with /link 0xYourWallet. Check your status with /status.
Q: How do Discord roles work? A: Roles are assigned based on message count:
Noob = Join server (5 points)
Player 1 = 50+ messages (25 points)
Keyboard Warrior = 200+ messages (50 points)
Keyboard Overlord = 500+ messages (100 points)
Arcade OG = Joined before cutoff (150 points)
Q: When are Discord roles updated? A: Roles sync automatically throughout the day. If you just reached a threshold, wait a few hours for it to update.
Q: Do staking rewards count toward the airdrop? A: Yes! Staking gives bonus points: 10,000+ staked = 25 pts, 100K+ = 50 pts, 500K+ = 100 pts, 1M+ = 150 pts. Longer locks give bonus points too.
Q: What's the total airdrop pool? A: 10 million 8BIT tokens are allocated for testnet participants.
Q: What are the airdrop tiers? A: Legendary (top 1%) = 2M tokens, Epic (top 5%) = 2.5M tokens, Rare (top 20%) = 3.5M tokens, Common (everyone else) = 2M tokens. Your share depends on your points within your tier.
Q: Who gets the Early Adopter bonus? A: The first 100 users by activity date get a 2x multiplier on all points!
Q: When can I claim my airdrop? A: After the testnet snapshot is taken before mainnet launch. You'll have 90 days to claim.
Q: Is the airdrop vested? A: Yes. 33% available immediately, 33% after 30 days, 34% after 60 days. Full details
Earning Rewards
Q: How much can I realistically earn? A: At $1M market cap: Top daily players earn $600-1,200/month. At $10M: $6K-12K/month. See projections
Q: Are daily rewards really free? A: Yes! Just connect wallet and play. Small gas fee (~$0.10) to submit scores.
Q: How often are rewards paid? A: Daily at 00:00 UTC. Automatically sent to your wallet within 5 minutes.
Q: Can I rank in multiple games? A: Yes! Each game has separate leaderboards. Rank in all games = earn from all.
Q: What if I'm not good at games? A: Practice mode is free. Even ranking 6th-10th earns rewards. Pick easier games.
Q: Do stakers get bonus daily rewards? A: Yes! Staking bonuses apply to daily leaderboard rewards:
100K staked: +10% bonus
500K staked: +25% bonus
1M staked: +50% bonus
Staking
Q: Is staking live? A: Yes! Staking is live on Arbitrum Sepolia testnet. Mainnet launch coming soon.
Q: What are the lock periods? A: 7 days (1x), 1 month (1.5x), 3 months (2x), or 6 months (3x) weighted multiplier.
Q: What's the early withdrawal penalty? A: 25% of your staked amount is forfeited if you withdraw before lock expires.
Q: What APY can I expect? A: Depends on total staked. At 25M TVL: 40-120% APY depending on lock period.
Q: Can I stake and still play games? A: Yes! Staking doesn't prevent playing. Stakers get bonus rewards on daily leaderboards.
Q: Do staking points help my airdrop allocation? A: Yes! Staking amount and duration both give bonus airdrop points.
Tournaments
Q: Are tournaments worth it? A: Depends on skill. Entry fee at risk. Prizes much larger than daily rewards. Tournament guide
Q: Can I lose money in tournaments? A: Yes. Entry fees are non-refundable. Only enter if confident.
Q: What's the difference between Standard and High Roller? A: Entry fee and prize pool. Standard: 2,000-10,000 8BIT entry. High Roller: 10,000-50,000 8BIT entry with larger prizes.
Tokenomics
Q: What's the total supply? A: 500,000,000 8BIT max supply. 200M initial circulation. Full breakdown
Q: How does the buyback and burn work? A: 50% of tournament fees automatically swap to 8BIT and burn. Reduces supply permanently. Details
Q: When do emissions end? A: Reward pool distributes over 5 years. After that, only staking emissions continue.
Q: Is this inflationary or deflationary? A: Both. Years 1-5: Mild inflation from emissions. Year 6+: Pure deflation (burns only). If tournament volume high, deflationary even during emissions.
Technical Questions
Q: What blockchain is this on? A: Arbitrum One (Ethereum Layer 2).
Q: Are smart contracts audited? A: Professional audit scheduled before launch. Open source code auditable now. Security details
Q: Can the team rug pull? A: No. Liquidity locked, team tokens vested, no backdoors in code, multi-sig controls.
Q: How do I verify contract code? A: Visit Arbiscan, search contract address, view verified source.
Wallet & Transactions
Q: Why do I need ETH if this is on Arbitrum? A: ETH is the gas currency on Arbitrum. Need ~$1-5 worth for transaction fees.
Q: I don't see my 8BIT balance? A: Add token to wallet manually. Contract address: [TBA]. Instructions
Q: How much are gas fees? A: ~$0.10-0.50 per transaction on Arbitrum. Very affordable.
Q: Can I withdraw earnings to my bank? A: Yes. Swap 8BIT to USDC, send to exchange, withdraw to bank. Guide
Security
Q: Is my wallet safe? A: Platform never holds your funds. You control your wallet. Use hardware wallet for large amounts.
Q: What if I lose my seed phrase? A: Funds are lost permanently. No recovery possible. Write it down and store safely!
Q: Can my account be hacked? A: Not unless someone gets your seed phrase. Never share it. Enable wallet password.
Q: Is the platform a scam? A: No. Open source contracts, professional audit, transparent team, locked liquidity.
Gameplay
Q: How many games are there? A: 12+ games including Chomper, Brick Breaker, Pixel Snake, Block Drop, Space Rocks, Flappy Bird, Alien Assault, Bug Blaster, Road Hopper, Galaxy Fighter, Missile Command, and Paddle Battle. More added regularly!
Q: Can I cheat? A: No. Advanced anti-cheat detects cheating. Automatic bans. Anti-cheat details
Q: What happens if I find a bug? A: Report it immediately! Bug bounty rewards. Don't exploit it. [email protected]
Q: Can I play with a controller/gamepad? A: Not yet. Planned for Phase 3. Currently keyboard/mouse only.
Q: Do I need to pay gas to practice? A: No! Practice mode is free. Only pay gas when submitting competitive scores.
Presale & Token Sale
Q: When is the presale? A: Announced soon. Join Discord for updates.
Q: What's the presale price? A: $0.0005 per 8BIT token. Fixed price, no bonuses/tiers.
Q: What's the minimum investment? A: $100 USD minimum purchase.
Q: Are there vesting periods? A: No. Presale tokens available immediately after purchase.
Q: What payment methods accepted? A: USDC and ETH on Arbitrum network.
Community & Discord/Telegram
Q: Is there a Discord? A: Yes! https://discord.gg/AKrdPvHz4P - Active community, announcements, support.
Q: Is there a Telegram? A: Yes! https://t.me/eight_bit_arcade - Real-time discussions and updates.
Q: How do I get Discord roles? A: Roles are assigned automatically based on message count. Keep chatting to level up!
Q: Why should I be active in Discord/Telegram? A: Activity counts toward airdrop points! 500+ messages = maximum community points.
Q: Can I suggest features? A: Absolutely! Discord #suggestions channel. Community feedback valued.
Q: How do I report a bug? A: Discord #bug-reports or email [email protected].
Roadmap & Future
Q: What's next for 8-Bit Arcade? A: Phase 1: Launch. Phase 2: More games. Phase 3: Staking, NFTs. Phase 4: Governance. Full roadmap
Q: Will there be more games? A: Yes! New games added regularly. Community can vote on additions (Phase 4).
Q: What are NFT badges? A: Planned achievement NFTs. Unlock by hitting milestones. Phase 3 feature.
Q: Will there be governance? A: Yes. Phase 4. Token holders vote on game additions, prize structures, parameters.
Troubleshooting
Q: Transaction failed, why? A: Possible reasons: Insufficient gas, wrong network, slippage too low. Troubleshooting guide
Q: Rewards didn't arrive? A: Wait 10 minutes. Check Arbiscan for transaction. Add token to wallet. Still missing? Contact support.
Q: Can't connect wallet? A: Ensure on Arbitrum network. Try different browser. Clear cache. Check MetaMask is unlocked.
Q: Game won't load? A: Refresh page. Clear cache. Try different browser. Check internet connection.
Legal & Compliance
Q: Is this legal in my country? A: Check local laws. Generally legal as skill-based gaming, but regulations vary. Not financial advice.
Q: Do I need to pay taxes on earnings? A: Likely yes (most jurisdictions). Consult tax professional. Not tax advice. Tax considerations
Q: What are the terms of service? A: Read full terms. By playing, you agree.
Q: How is my data used? A: Minimal collection. Wallet address, gameplay data. Privacy policy
Still Have Questions?
Discord: https://discord.gg/AKrdPvHz4P
Telegram: https://t.me/eight_bit_arcade
X/Twitter: https://x.com/8_Bit_Arcade_
Email: [email protected]
Docs: Browse full documentation
FAQ updated regularly. Suggest additions in Discord!
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