How to Play
ed4ns — Open Edition Survival Game
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. A portion of every mint goes directly into the prize pool, defined by the creator at launch.
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 cryptographically via the Dice Protocol. Once the cooldown period expires, anyone can trigger the next cut.
Click Execute Elimination on the Arena page. Within 5-15 seconds, the Dice Protocol will fulfill the request and eliminate half the players automatically.
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 the chain's native token (ETH on Base or Robinhood).
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 the Dice Protocol Entropy system. Triggering a cut sends an on-chain request to the Dice oracle. The oracle mathematically signs a cryptographically secure random number and sends it back to the contract, guaranteeing perfectly fair and unmanipulable eliminations.
What if no one triggers a cut?
The game pauses until someone calls Execute Elimination 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.
How is the prize pool protected?
Funds are held in the contract. Only the artist can call emergencyWithdraw after the game finishes, and only for any residual dust. Actual prizes are claimable by token holders directly.
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.