Frequently Asked Questions
Getting Started
What do I need to play TradeStars?
A Solana-compatible wallet with USDC to pay entry fees. TradeStars uses Privy for authentication — you can sign in with email, Google, or connect an existing wallet. If you don’t have a wallet, one is created for you automatically.
How much does it cost to play?
Each arena entry costs 10 USDC. You can enter multiple arenas across different leagues simultaneously, and up to 10 entries in the same arena.
What sports are available?
TradeStars currently supports Football (Premier League, La Liga, and more) and Cricket (T20) (IPL, international T20s). New leagues are added regularly.
Is there a mobile app?
TradeStars is a web app that works on any device — desktop, tablet, or phone. No download required.
Trading & Portfolio
Can I withdraw my credits?
No. Credits are virtual currency used only for trading within an arena. They reset every week and cannot be converted to USDC or withdrawn. Only prize pool payouts (in USDC) are real money.
Can I trade while matches are live?
Yes. Trading is always open. You can buy, sell, or trim positions before, during, and after fixtures.
Why didn’t my live buy get the latest goal points immediately?
Live trades fill instantly, but score impact starts on the next official stats refresh. This fairness rule prevents users with faster feeds from sniping just-recorded events.
What happens if a match is postponed?
If a match is postponed during an active arena, shares in players from that fixture remain tradeable. The postponed match will not count toward that arena’s scoring. Your credits tied to those players are not lost — you can sell and reinvest.
What happens if a player gets injured mid-match?
The player still earns fantasy points for actions before the injury. If they’re subbed off before 45 minutes, they receive the reduced appearance bonus (+1 instead of +2). Trading stays open during live play, so you can reduce or close exposure immediately.
What if a player is dropped from the squad?
Players who don’t appear in a match earn zero fantasy points. Their shares remain tradeable — you can sell them to recover credits. This is why monitoring team news and lineups is part of the strategy.
Can I cancel an entry and get a refund?
No. Once you enter an arena, the 10 USDC entry fee is committed to the prize pool. This ensures the prize pool is guaranteed for all participants.
Scoring & Leaderboard
How is my score calculated?
Your score is based on how many shares you held while players earned points over time. During live matches, buys and sells start affecting score on the next official stats refresh. See Scoring Rules for the full formula and scoring tables.
Do I keep the fantasy points if I sell a player?
Yes. Fantasy points earned while you held shares are permanently locked into your score. Selling a player frees up credits but does not remove their point contribution.
Can two players have the same score?
In rare cases, yes. Tiebreakers are resolved by total portfolio credit value at finalization, then by time of last trade (earlier wins). See Payouts for details.
Payouts & Money
How are payouts distributed?
The top 3 portfolios split the prize pool: 50% / 30% / 20%. Payouts are sent automatically to your Solana wallet after the arena is finalized. See Payouts & Final Results for full details.
When do I get paid?
Payouts happen automatically once all fixtures in the arena are settled — usually within hours of the last match. No manual claim is needed.
What if very few people enter an arena?
Arenas require a minimum number of entries to activate. If the threshold isn’t met, all entry fees are refunded in full.
Is there a rake or platform fee?
The current payout model distributes 100% of the prize pool to winners. Platform fee structures may evolve — any changes will be communicated in advance.
Technical & Security
Where is my money held?
Entry fees are held in a Solana smart contract vault — not a company bank account. The vault is on-chain and auditable. Payouts are executed transparently on Solana.
Can I verify the results?
Yes. Every arena’s prize pool and payout transaction is recorded on the Solana blockchain. You can verify totals, winners, and exact amounts on any Solana block explorer.
What blockchain does TradeStars use?
Solana — for fast, low-cost transactions. Entry fees and payouts are in USDC (SPL token on Solana).
Still have questions?
Reach out on our community channels or check the full docs: