Frequently asked questions.
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General
What is TradeIt?
TradeIt is a crypto trading competition platform built on Base. Traders register and enter competitions on-chain, compete with real trades, and claim prizes distributed via smart contracts.
Who built TradeIt?
TradeIt was built by a team of traders and developers passionate about bringing fairness and transparency to competitive trading. Competition registration and prize distribution are handled on-chain.
What chains are supported?
TradeIt is currently live on Base. Cross-chain support including Arbitrum and Optimism is on the roadmap for later this year.
Is there a mobile app?
The TradeIt app is fully responsive and works on mobile browsers. A dedicated iOS and Android app is planned for a future release.
Competitions
How are winners determined?
Winners are ranked by final PnL percentage at the end of each competition. Rankings are calculated by our system and prizes are distributed via smart contract — usually within 1-2 minutes of close.
What types of competitions are available?
TradeIt offers sprint competitions (1-24 hours), weekly tournaments, and head-to-head challenges. Each has different entry fees, prize pools, and asset universes.
Can I enter multiple competitions at once?
Yes. You can participate in multiple active competitions simultaneously, each with its own position tracking and leaderboard.
What happens if a competition ends while I have open positions?
Your PnL is calculated at the competition close time based on mark price. Open positions are counted at their unrealised PnL at close.
Is there a minimum entry fee?
Entry fees vary by competition. Some competitions are free to enter, others require a stake that goes into the prize pool.
Security & Trust
Is TradeIt safe to use?
TradeIt is non-custodial. We never hold your funds. Entry fees are locked in audited smart contracts and only become claimable when the competition concludes and rankings are settled.
Has the smart contract been audited?
Yes. The TradeIt smart contracts have been audited by independent security firms. Audit reports are publicly available in our documentation.
What happens if there is a bug in the smart contract?
TradeIt operates a bug bounty programme. In the event of a critical vulnerability, the protocol can be paused. All funds are protected by timelocks and guardian mechanisms.
Can TradeIt access my funds?
No. Entry fees are held in smart contracts, not by TradeIt. Once a competition is live, funds can only be released according to the contract rules — no one can intercept or redirect them.
Legal & Compliance
Is TradeIt available in my country?
TradeIt is not available to residents of the United States, sanctioned countries, or other restricted jurisdictions. You are responsible for complying with the laws of your jurisdiction before participating.
Is this financial advice?
No. Nothing on this site or within the app constitutes financial advice. Trading involves significant risk. Only participate with funds you can afford to lose.
Do I need to complete KYC?
No. No identity verification is required to participate. You only need a Web3 wallet and an on-chain registration.
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