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# Rewards & Prize Distribution

How prizes are funded and distributed.

## Prize Funding

Prizes are funded by trading fees. Every sell contributes to the pot:

| Source      | Contribution |
| ----------- | ------------ |
| Sale fees   | 6%           |
| IPO buy tax | 20%          |

Increased trading activity increases Matchday prize pools.

## Distribution Structure

At the end of each Matchday, the prize pool is distributed as follows:

| Tier                      | Reward Share         |
| ------------------------- | -------------------- |
| Top 3 Forwards            | 10% each (30% total) |
| Top 3 Midfielders         | 10% each (30% total) |
| Top 3 Defenders           | 10% each (30% total) |
| 🌟 STAR Man (top overall) | Additional 10% bonus |

**Total distribution = 100% of the prize pool**

## Pro-Rata Distribution

Rewards are split pro-rata among card holders. Your share increases with the number of winning cards you hold.

**Example 1 — Midfielder finishes Top 3**

You hold 4 cards. There are 10 eligible cards held at the Matchday snapshot.

* Player unlocks 10% of the prize pool
* You own 4/10 = 40%
* Your reward = 40% of 10% = **4% of the total pool**

**Example 2 — Player wins STAR Man**

If the same midfielder also wins STAR Man:

* 4% from the midfield tier
* 4% from the STAR Man tier
* **Total = 8% of the prize pool**

## When Prizes Pay Out

ETH prizes are distributed at the end of each Matchday.

Final prize amounts are calculated after official results are confirmed and any data corrections are applied. Prizes are paid within 24 hours of the Matchday ending.

## Claiming Rewards

Rewards are sent automatically to the wallet that held the eligible cards at the Matchday snapshot.

No manual claiming required — ETH is sent directly to your connected wallet.

## Eligibility Requirements

To receive rewards:

1. **Hold the card at the end-of-Matchday snapshot**
2. **Card must be within your 30-day eligibility window**
3. **Purchased before the Matchday countdown cut-off**

See [Prize Leaderboard](/game-and-mechanics/prize-leaderboard.md) for full eligibility rules.