# 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](https://docs.8bitarcade.games/getting-started/connect-wallet)

**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.

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### Testnet Airdrop

**Q: How do I qualify for the airdrop?** A: Just play games on testnet! All players are eligible. Your allocation is based on your overall gameplay activity and scores - the more you play and the higher you score, the more tokens you'll receive.

**Q: What's the total airdrop pool?** A: 10 million 8BIT tokens are allocated for testnet participants.

**Q: Do I need to play 5 games or enter tournaments to qualify?** A: No! Those are Zealy quest requirements, not airdrop requirements. For the airdrop, ALL players are automatically eligible based on their gameplay.

**Q: How are airdrop amounts calculated?** A: Based on your total activity: games played (1 point each, max 500), tournament entries (25 points each), top 10 tournament finishes (100 points each), and high score rankings. Early adopters get a 2x multiplier.

**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: 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](https://docs.8bitarcade.games/earning-crypto/airdrop)

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### 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](https://docs.8bitarcade.games/tokenomics/market-scenarios)

**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.

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### Tournaments

**Q: Are tournaments worth it?** A: Depends on skill. Entry fee at risk. Prizes much larger than daily rewards. [Tournament guide](https://docs.8bitarcade.games/earning-crypto/tournaments)

**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.

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### Tokenomics

**Q: What's the total supply?** A: 500,000,000 8BIT max supply. 200M initial circulation. [Full breakdown](https://docs.8bitarcade.games/tokenomics/overview)

**Q: How does the buyback and burn work?** A: 50% of tournament fees automatically swap to 8BIT and burn. Reduces supply permanently. [Details](https://docs.8bitarcade.games/tokenomics/deflationary)

**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.

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### 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](https://docs.8bitarcade.games/smart-contracts/security)

**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](https://arbiscan.io), search contract address, view verified source.

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### 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](https://docs.8bitarcade.games/earning-crypto/claiming)

**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](https://docs.8bitarcade.games/earning-crypto/claiming)

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### 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.

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### Gameplay

**Q: Can I cheat?** A: No. Advanced anti-cheat detects cheating. Automatic bans. [Anti-cheat details](https://docs.8bitarcade.games/games/anti-cheat)

**Q: What happens if I find a bug?** A: Report it immediately! Bug bounty rewards. Don't exploit it. <admin@8bitarcade.games>

**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.

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### 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.

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### Staking (Future)

**Q: When does staking launch?** A: Phase 3, months 7-12 post-launch. [Staking preview](https://docs.8bitarcade.games/tokenomics/staking)

**Q: What are the APY rates?** A: Estimated 15-30% depending on lock period. TBD.

**Q: Can I stake presale tokens?** A: Yes, once staking launches. All 8BIT eligible.

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### 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](https://github.com/8Bit-Arcade/8BitArcade/blob/main/docs/roadmap/phases.md)

**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.

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### Troubleshooting

**Q: Transaction failed, why?** A: Possible reasons: Insufficient gas, wrong network, slippage too low. [Troubleshooting guide](https://docs.8bitarcade.games/support/troubleshooting)

**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.

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### Community & Support

**Q: Where can I get help?** A: Discord #support channel, email <admin@8bitarcade.games>, or [contact page](https://docs.8bitarcade.games/support/contact).

**Q: Is there a Discord?** A: Yes! <https://discord.gg/AKrdPvHz4P> - Active community, announcements, support.

**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 <admin@8bitarcade.games>.

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### 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](https://docs.8bitarcade.games/earning-crypto/claiming#tax-considerations)

**Q: What are the terms of service?** A: [Read full terms](https://docs.8bitarcade.games/legal/terms). By playing, you agree.

**Q: How is my data used?** A: Minimal collection. Wallet address, gameplay data. [Privacy policy](https://docs.8bitarcade.games/legal/privacy)

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## Still Have Questions?

* **Discord:** <https://discord.gg/AKrdPvHz4P>
* **Telegram:** <https://t.me/eight\\_bit\\_arcade>
* **X/Twitter:** <https://x.com/8\\_Bit\\_Arcade\\>\_
* **Email:** <admin@8bitarcade.games>
* **Docs:** Browse full [documentation](https://docs.8bitarcade.games/introduction/readme)

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*FAQ updated regularly. Suggest additions in Discord!*
