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# Prize pools

## Summary

1. 15% of total prize pool is for protocol
2. 85% of total prize pool: 
   1. 10 matches -> rewards for:
      1. 10 hits: 40%
      2. 9 hits: 17,5%
      3. 8 hits: 17,5%
      4. 7 hits: 10%

## An example

Assuming a total prize pool of $10,000, the following table illustrates the distribution of prizes based on the number of correct predictions and the number of winners in each category.

| Number of hits           | Total Prize Amount | Number of Winners | Prize per Winner |
| ------------------------ | ------------------ | ----------------- | ---------------- |
| 10                       | $3,400             | 2                 | $1,700           |
| 9                        | $1,487.50          | 4                 | $371.88          |
| 8                        | $1,487.50          | 5                 | $297.50          |
| 7                        | $850               | 10                | $85              |
| **Total Distributed**    | **$7,225**         | **21**            | **-**            |
| **Treasure Funds (15%)** | **$1,500**         | **-**             | **-**            |
| **Undistributed Funds**  | **$275**           | **-**             | **-**            |
| **Total Prize Pool**     | **$10,000**        | **-**             | **-**            |

#### Summary example

* **Protocol Share**: $1,500 (15% of the total prize pool)
* **Total Prize Distribution**: $8,500 (85% of the total prize pool)
* **Total Distributed to Winners**: $7,225
* **Undistributed Funds**: $275 (can be carried over to the next prize pool or allocated as a bonus)

This table ensures a fair distribution of the prize pool among winners, rewarding users based on their prediction accuracy while maintaining the protocol's sustainability.