How to Play CatalystBet
Learn everything you need to know about placing bets, understanding races, and claiming your winnings on our automated horse racing platform.
Horses to bet on
USDC bet range
Race execution
Payouts
How to Play
1. Choose Your Horse
Select from 7 unique horses: Thunder Strike, Forest Runner, Golden Flash, Silver Wind, Midnight Shadow, Sunset Blaze, or Mystic Dream.
💡 Tip: Check race statistics to see betting pools and trends
2. Place Your Bet
Enter your bet amount between 200-2000 USDC. The system will show you your potential winnings based on current betting pools.
⚡ Quick amounts: 200, 500, 750, 1000, 1500, 2000 USDC
3. Wait & Win
Races execute automatically via smart contracts. If your horse wins, claim your share of the betting pool instantly!
🏆 Winners get proportional share of total betting pool
Race Phases
Phase 0 & 1: Betting Open
Place your bets on any horse. Monitor the betting pools and potential winnings in real-time.
Phase 2: Waiting Results
Betting is closed. The smart contract is processing the race using verifiable randomness to determine the winner.
Results & Payouts
Winner announced! Winning bets can claim their proportional share of the total betting pool immediately.
Tips & Strategy
Best Practices
- • Check current betting pools before placing bets
- • Look for horses with smaller betting pools for higher odds
- • Monitor race statistics and trends
- • Start with smaller amounts to learn the system
- • Claim winnings promptly after races
Important Notes
- • Minimum bet: 200 USDC per horse
- • Maximum bet: 2000 USDC per horse
- • Races are fully automated and transparent
- • No house edge - all bets go to winners
- • Results are verifiable on-chain
Reading the Odds
- • Higher potential payout = fewer bets on that horse
- • Lower potential payout = popular horse choice
- • Odds change in real-time as bets are placed
- • Early betting often offers better odds
Smart Contract Security
- • All races use verifiable randomness
- • Results are transparent and auditable
- • No human intervention in race outcomes
- • Automatic payout distribution