What is TIPSTARS? TIPSTARS is an on-chain sports betting platform on Solana, built for sports addicts, by sports addicts. The rules of the game are simple: predict the outcomes of 13 matches correctly and win your share of the prize pool and potentially even a huge jackpot!
What are the advantages of TIPSTARS being on-chain? Operating on-chain ensures a smooth experience for sports fans without needing KYC processes. Tippers can enjoy transparent settlements and instant payouts without worrying about locked funds or restrictions. Additionally, TIPSTARS allows you to play against other sports fans in a P2P way, rather than playing against the house.
Who am I betting against? Since TIPSTARS is decentralised and operates on-chain, you will be betting against fellow sports fans.
What sports are on TIPSTARS? Currently, TIPSTARS only offers sports betting for European Football.
How do I get started with TIPSTARS?
Visit TIPSTARS.gg and connect your Solana wallet. TIPSTARS currently supports Backpack, Phantom, and Solflare wallets.
If you have a referral code, remember to apply it before making your first Tip. Enter it either on your first Tip Card or your Dashboard. Alternatively, click through your friend's referral link directly. Note that you will not be able to apply a referral code once you have already submitted a Tip.
Ensure that you have USDC (Solana) in your connected wallet for tipping, as well as SOL for transaction fees.
Once that is sorted, you are ready to start tipping!
If this is your first Tip, expect to sign 2 transactions: 1 for account creation and 1 to submit your Tip.
You can also refer to the How To Play section on the right-hand-side of the tipping page or our TIPSTARS Guide
Questions About Tipping
How to Tip?
Each Tip Card has 13 matches, and you must select predictions for all 13 matches. Each match has 3 outcomes or Picks. Select at least one Pick per match to successfully submit a Tip.
Which crypto is accepted on TIPSTARS?
Currently, TIPSTARS only accepts USDC (Solana) for tips. You'll need SOL for on-chain transaction fees too!
What network can I use to Tip on TIPSTARS?
Currently, TIPSTARS only supports Solana.
What wallets can I use on TIPSTARS?
Currently, TIPSTARS supports Backpack, Phantom, and Solflare wallets.
How do I deposit my crypto?
There is no additional action to deposit crypto into TIPSTARS for your first Tip. The Tip Amount will be deducted directly from your connected wallet.
What happens if my TIPSTARS account balance is lower than my payable Tip Amount?
If your account balance is insufficient, the remaining amount will be deducted from your connected wallet. Alternatively, you can pay via your connected wallet only.
Is there a minimum/maximum amount I can withdraw at a time?
There is no minimum/maximum amount that you can withdraw at a time.
How long does withdrawal take?
There is no programmed withdrawal period on TIPSTARS. The time taken will be solely dependent on the Solana network, and it should take no more than a few minutes.
If your withdrawal is taking more than an hour or the transaction is cancelled, please open a support ticket on Discord).
How can I verify that my withdrawal was processed correctly?
You can check the status of your on-chain withdrawal transaction by clicking the Transaction ID on My Tips. You will be directed to a Solana explorer where you can check if the result of the transaction is a "success".
What's the difference between Tip ID and Transaction ID?
Tip ID is for TIPSTARS' internal tracking of submitted Tips. Transaction ID reflects the on-chain transaction on Solana, and can be transparently and easily tracked using a Solana explorer.
Are there any additional fees on deposits or withdrawals?
The platform does not take any additional fees for deposits or withdrawals. However, you will need some SOL for transaction/network fees on Solana.
Where does my Tip Amount go to?
90% of your Tip Amount goes to the Prize Pool, while 10% goes to the platform.
Can I access my account history?
Yes, simply head to the My Tips page for an overview of both Active and Past Tips that you've submitted. Additionally, access your transaction history from your Dashboard.
Tournaments, Picks, and Payouts
How can I win a payout on TIPSTARS?
Win a payout from the Prize Pool when you get at least 10 correct Picks in a Tournament. Winners with the same number of Picks will share their allocation of the Prize Pool equally. If you get all 13 Picks correctly, you will also get a share of the TIPSTARS Jackpot, split evenly among all 13-Pick winners.
13 correct Picks: 40% of Prize Pool + Jackpot
12 correct Picks: 20% of Prize Pool
11 correct Picks: 15% of Prize Pool
10 correct Pics: 25% of Prize Pool
What's the difference between Prize Pool and Jackpot?
Prize Pool is shared among winners with 10-13 correct Picks. Jackpot is reserved for 13-Pick winners only.
How many Tournaments are there running at the same time?
Currently, there will only be one Tournament running at a time.
Is there a maximum number of Tips I can submit per Tournament?
No, there is no maximum number of Tips you can submit per Tournament.
What's the minimum Tip Amount for a Tip Card?
Tip Cards start at a price of just $0.50 USDC!
What's the minimum/maximum number of Picks for a Tip Card?
The minimum number of Picks is 13, and the maximum number of Picks is 27 per Tip Card.
When will TIPSTARS Tournaments close?
Tipping for a Tournament closes 10 minutes before the first match of that Tournament commences.
When do TIPSTARS Tournaments open?
TIPSTARS Tournaments open on Tuesdays 09:00am UTC
Other Questions
How do I refer friends to TIPSTARS?
After submitting your first Tip OR applying another Tipper's referral code, your own referral code will be generated on your Dashboard. You can copy either your referral link or referral code to share with your friends. Do remind them to apply your code before they submit their first Tip!
How do I use a referral code from a friend?
If you are new to TIPSTARS, there are 3 ways you can use your friend's referral code:
Click through the referral link
Apply the referral code on your first Tip Card before submitting
Apply the referral code on your Dashboard before submitting your first Tip
Note that you'll need to sign an account creation transaction on your wallet when you apply the referral code.
What do I get when I refer friends to TIPSTARS?
When you refer friends to TIPSTARS, both you and your friend will receive $50 worth of STARS! Do note that the reward will only be given once your friend has made their first Tip.
During Alpha Phase, we reward our early users by doubling this referral reward to 100 STARS for both our Tippers and referred friends. The same condition of the new Tipper submitting their first Tip applies.
Is there a TIPSTARS mobile app?
No, not at the moment.
Are any regions restricted from playing?
Read our Terms of Use and your local laws to discern if your geography is restricted.
Will TIPSTARS have a token?
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How can I stay up to date?
Follow us on X and Discord.