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# Getting Started

An overview of TopStrike and how it works.

## What is TopStrike?

TopStrike is a Web3 football trading game where you buy and sell player cards based on real match performance. It's fantasy football for traders — fast, fair, and fully tied to live match events.

**Player Cards** are digital collectibles that track the real-world performance of a football player. Buy or sell cards anytime via instant one-tap trading. Prices update instantly after every trade.

**Each Matchday** runs on any day with 3+ eligible fixtures. Each Matchday has its own ETH prize pool funded by trading fees.

**Rewards** are distributed at the end of each Matchday. Top-performing Forwards, Midfielders, and Defenders share the prize pool based on real match performance.

## Why Real-Time Trading?

Traditional fantasy sports make you wait — set a lineup, hope for the best, check back next week.

TopStrike flips that model:

* **Trade anytime** — react to goals, assists, injuries, and drama as it happens
* **No lock-in** — sell whenever you want, no waiting periods
* **Matchday prizes** — compete every Matchday, not just once a season
* **Skill-based** — timing, research, and trading strategy determine success

## What You'll Need

1. **Social login** — no crypto experience required
2. **A small amount of ETH** — for buying player cards (MegaETH gas fees are tiny)
3. **A few minutes** — you can be trading within 2 minutes of signing up

That's it. No browser extensions, no seed phrases, no complicated setup.

Ready? Head to the [Quick Start Guide](/onboarding-and-basics/quick-start.md) to make your first trade.