Why Skill-Based Escrow?
Traditional in-app purchases don’t work for competitive gaming:- Players want to win real money, not virtual currency
- You need provably fair payouts
- Funds must be held securely during gameplay
- On-chain escrow - Funds locked in a Solana smart contract
- Embedded wallets - No seed phrases or wallet apps required
- Instant settlement - Payouts in seconds, not days
- Payout tables - Flexible discrete or continuous payout curves
How It Works
- Player authenticates with phone number (OTP via Privy)
- Player stakes their wager (e.g., $1) into the escrow
- House stakes the liability (your game server)
- Escrow confirmed - both sides locked, game begins
- Player competes normally in your app
- Result submitted with final multiplier
- Settlement - player receives payout instantly
Game Modes
| Mode | Description | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Single Player | Player vs house. Payout based on performance. | 1 |
| Duel | Player vs player. Winner takes pot. | 2 |
| Tournament | Multiple players. Prize pool distribution. | N |
Example Games
- Wordle-style - Fewer guesses = higher payout
- Puzzle games - Faster completion = higher payout
- Score-based - Higher score = higher payout
- Trivia - More correct answers = higher payout