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PoolTogether is a | PoolTogether is a prize savings protocol that lets users stake cryptocurrency into lottery pools for a chance to win a prize. Prizes are generated on the interest earned on deposited funds, and you can withdraw your full original deposit even if you don’t win. | ||
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PoolTogether is an app designed to make saving money as fun as playing a game. PoolTogether is based on the concept of a “prize linked savings account.” | PoolTogether is an app designed to make saving money as fun as playing a game. PoolTogether is based on the concept of a “prize linked savings account.” | ||
The PoolTogether app is available on Ethereum, Polygon, Binance Smart Chain, Celo and Avalanche. In the latest version of the protocol (V4) users are able to deposit USDC for the chance to win a portion of the overall generated interest. PoolTogether uses Chainlink VRF (Verifiably Random Function) to ensure fairness in the choosing of winners. The safe yield generated for prizes is sourced from other DeFi apps like Aave. | The PoolTogether app is available on Ethereum, Polygon, Optimism, Binance Smart Chain, Celo and Avalanche. In the latest version of the protocol (V4) users are able to deposit USDC for the chance to win a portion of the overall generated interest. PoolTogether uses Chainlink VRF (Verifiably Random Function) to ensure fairness in the choosing of winners. The safe yield generated for prizes is sourced from other DeFi apps like Aave. | ||
On a high level, PoolTogether is a "no loss" savings account. Users deposit cryptocurrency which is used to generate interest on safer, overcollateralized lending platforms like Aave. This lump-sum yield is then distributed randomly across the depositing addresses, meaning you can win large prizes regardless of the size of your deposit. | On a high level, PoolTogether is a "no loss" savings account. Users deposit cryptocurrency which is used to generate interest on safer, overcollateralized lending platforms like Aave. This lump-sum yield is then distributed randomly across the depositing addresses, meaning you can win large prizes regardless of the size of your deposit. | ||