Mining Guide

This guide covers everything you need to know about playing rounds in WELEPHANT Prediction Mining.

The Game Board

The game board consists of 16 squares numbered 1-16. Each square displays:

Total BNB played on that square
Number of players on that square
Your current play amount (if any)

Playing a Round

Step 1: Choose Your Squares

Select one or more squares where you want to place your BNB. Consider:

Spread strategy: Play on multiple squares to increase win chance
Concentration strategy: Focus on fewer squares for larger potential payouts
Empty squares: Playing alone on a winning square means you get the full share

Step 2: Set Your Amount

Enter how much BNB you want to play. You can play different amounts on different squares.

Step 3: Confirm and Wait

After confirming your play:

Your BNB is locked for this round
Wait for the round timer to expire (60 seconds max)
A 6-block confirmation period ensures fair randomness (~18 seconds)
The winning square is revealed

Understanding Odds

Basic Probability

With 16 squares, each square has a base 1/16 (6.25%) chance of winning. However, the actual payout depends on:

How much BNB is on the winning square
Your share of that square
Whether Single Winner mode triggers

Expected Value

90% of all BNB goes to winners
10% becomes WELEPHANT rewards and fees
With perfectly distributed plays, expected return is 90% of your play

Win Types

Regular Win (50% of wins)

All players on the winning square share the prize proportionally.

Your Share = (Your Play / Square Total) × Prize Pool

Single Winner (50% of wins)

One player on the winning square takes everything. Higher plays = higher selection chance.

Selection Chance = Your Play / Square Total

PAYDAY (1/625 rounds)

A jackpot round! In addition to regular winnings, the accumulated PAYDAY fund is distributed to winners.

Auto-Play

Set up automatic plays across multiple rounds:

Choose your squares and amounts
Set the number of rounds
Optionally loop winnings back into plays
Let the system play for you

Benefits of Auto-Play:

Never miss rounds
Consistent participation
Compound winning strategies

Sponsorship Model

Prediction Mining supports a sponsorship model that enables gifting, automation, and third-party services.

Playing for Others

You can make plays on behalf of other addresses. When you call play():

You pay the BNB for the plays
They receive any winnings if their squares win

This enables:

Gifting: Buy plays for friends as a gift
Promotions: Run giveaways where you fund plays for winners
Onboarding: Help new users try the game risk-free

Funding Auto-Play for Others

You can register and fund auto-play for any player:

You pay the deposit and gas charges
They play automatically each round
They receive all winnings

Protection: You cannot register auto-play for someone who already has an active auto-play session. This prevents griefing or overwriting their settings.

Use Cases

Scenario	How It Works
Gift plays	Call `play([friend], [5], [0.1 BNB])` - friend plays on square 5
Fund a bot	Register auto-play for your bot's address
Sponsor a player	Fund their auto-play deposit so they can play
Run a promotion	Batch plays for multiple promotional winners

Building Automation

The sponsorship model makes it easy to build:

Trading bots - Automated strategies that play based on conditions
Social features - Gift plays through a UI
Affiliate systems - Play on behalf of referred users
Portfolio managers - Manage plays for multiple accounts

Security Guarantees

The sponsorship model is secure because:

Sponsors can only give, never take - Your funds go to the player, not the other way around
Withdrawals are self-only - Only the player can cancel their auto-play or claim their rewards
DoS protection - Cannot register auto-play for someone who already has one active
Transparent - All sponsorship is visible on-chain

Claiming Your Rewards

Regardless of who sponsored your plays:

You control your rewards - Only you can claim from your address
Cancel anytime - You can cancel sponsored auto-play and receive the remaining balance
No lock-in - Sponsorship doesn't give the sponsor any control over your funds

Tips for Success

Start small - Learn the game mechanics before committing large amounts
Track results - Monitor your win rate and adjust strategy
Consider staking - Stake your WELEPHANT winnings for passive income
Stay informed - Watch for PAYDAY opportunities after miss rounds
Manage risk - Only play what you can afford to lose