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Ever wondered about the magic behind the scenes during a raffle on POAP Fun? In this article, we unveil the mystery and explain the intricate dance of numbers that makes every raffle exciting and fair.
The Building Blocks: Unique Ticket Numbers
Every participant who joins a raffle receives a unique ticket number for each eligible POAP. This means that the more eligible POAPs you have, the more tickets you get and the more chances at winning amazing prizes!
Meet the Lucky Number: From Ethereum Mainnet
Each raffle begins by selecting the first "lucky number." This special number is sourced from the next block on the Ethereum Mainnet (what’s a block?).
Finding a Winner: The Algorithm Goes to Work
After the first lucky number is selected, here’s how the algorithm narrows down the participants to find a winner:
- Matching Round: The lucky number is assigned a position within the ticket. The algorithm examines all tickets to see if the lucky number matches the number in the specified position on any ticket.
- Moving Forward: All tickets with a matching number move to the next round and are still eligible for a prize.
- New Lucky Number: A new lucky number is selected. It's assigned to a different position within a ticket.
- Matching Continues: The algorithm starts a new round of checking, focusing on the newly positioned lucky number. Again, tickets with matching numbers move forward, while others drop out.
- Exploring All Positions: If no match is found, the algorithm doesn't give up. It explores different positions within the ticket, looking for any possible matches.
- Repeat and Conclude: The process repeats for each prize. The algorithm keeps picking new lucky numbers and exploring positions until winners are determined for all prizes.
Ensuring Fairness and Excitement
The raffle draw algorithm on POAP Fun is designed to ensure an equal chance at winning for everyone. Each ticket has a shot at matching the lucky number in different positions, increasing the anticipation for both participants and organizers.
Now that you’re armed with knowledge about the raffle draw algorithm and can feel confident it is a fair fight, it’s time to embrace the suspense and enjoy the thrill of raffles on POAP Fun!
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