User Guide

PADDOCK Documentation

Complete guide for PADDOCK - provably fair horse racing powered by Solana blockchain. Learn how to connect your wallet, deposit SOL, join races, and withdraw your winnings.

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Getting Started

What you need before your first race

REQUIREMENTS

  • 1. Phantom wallet - Browser extension for Solana
  • 2. SOL tokens - For entry fees + small transaction costs
  • 3. Desktop browser - Recommended for best experience

CONNECT WALLET

  • 1. Visit paddock.casino
  • 2. Click "Connect Wallet" in the sidebar
  • 3. Select Phantom and approve connection
  • 4. Sign the login message (no funds moved)

SAFE: PADDOCK never asks for your seed phrase. All transactions require your approval in Phantom.

Wallet connect Phantom setup

How to Play

Complete step-by-step guide

1

CONNECT WALLET

Connect your Phantom wallet. Your wallet address becomes your unique identity on PADDOCK.

2

DEPOSIT SOL

Send SOL to your personal deposit wallet. Each user gets a unique derived wallet address.

3

JOIN QUEUE

Click JOIN RACE. Entry fee is deducted from your deposit wallet balance.

4

WAIT FOR RACE

Race starts when 10 players join OR when 3-minute timer ends with 2+ players.

5

WIN THE RACE

First horse to reach 12 steps wins. Winner receives 99% of the prize pool.

6

WITHDRAW

Withdraw your winnings to your connected Phantom wallet anytime. No lock periods.

Race interface Join queue

Race Mechanics

Queue, countdown, and race rules

2-10
Players per race
3 min
Countdown timer
12
Steps to finish
99%
Prize to winner

QUEUE SYSTEM

  • - Min 2 players, max 10 players
  • - Your position shown in lobby panel
  • - 10 players = instant race start

COUNTDOWN

  • - 3-minute timer starts when first player joins
  • - 2+ players when timer ends = race starts
  • - Less than 2 = full refund to all

PRIZE DISTRIBUTION

  • - Winner gets 99% of total pool
  • - Platform fee: 1%
  • - Prize sent instantly to deposit wallet
Queue status Countdown

Deposits & Withdrawals

Managing your SOL balance

DEPOSIT SOL

  1. 1. Sign in to PADDOCK with Phantom
  2. 2. Open the Deposit panel in sidebar
  3. 3. Copy your unique deposit address
  4. 4. Send SOL from Phantom to that address
  5. 5. Click Refresh Balance after confirmation

WITHDRAW SOL

  • - Funds sent to your connected Phantom wallet
  • - Minimum withdrawal amount applies
  • - Small rent kept for Solana account
  • - 1-minute cooldown between withdrawals

Successful withdrawals show green in history

Deposit Withdraw

Provably Fair System

100% transparent, verified by Solana blockchain

HOW RANDOMNESS WORKS

PADDOCK uses Solana blockchain block hashes as the source of randomness - not hidden server-side random number generators. This means every race outcome can be independently verified by anyone.

1
Block Hash Source

System polls Solana blockchain every 5 seconds for new block hashes

2
Slot Filtering

Only slots ending in "8" are used (e.g., 12345678, 12345688)

3
Horse Selection

Formula: blockHash % playerCount = moving horse index

4
On-Chain Verification

All hashes are public, immutable, and verifiable on Solana Explorer

TECHNICAL DETAILS

  • - RPC Provider: Helius (primary), Solana Public (fallback)
  • - Poll Interval: 5 seconds
  • - Slot Filter: Suffix "8" (every ~10th slot)
  • - Each valid block = 1 step for selected horse
  • - First to 12 steps = winner

VERIFY YOURSELF

  1. 1. Open "Provably Fair" panel during race
  2. 2. Note the Solana slot number and block hash
  3. 3. Look up slot on Solana Explorer
  4. 4. Confirm block hashes match exactly
  5. 5. Calculate: hash % players = horse index

WHY THIS IS TRULY FAIR

PADDOCK Cannot Cheat

Block hashes are determined by Solana validators, not our servers

Players Cannot Cheat

No one can predict future block hashes before they're mined

Fully Auditable

Every race result can be verified on public Solana blockchain

Fair panel Verify hash

Safety & Risk

Important - read before playing

RISK WARNING

  • - You can lose your entire entry fee
  • - SOL price is volatile - crypto value can drop
  • - This is a betting game, not an investment
  • - Only play with money you can afford to lose

STAY SAFE

  • - Always verify URL before connecting wallet
  • - Never share your seed phrase with anyone
  • - Ignore DMs asking for funds or wallet access
  • - Only use official links from paddock.casino
Risk notice Safety tips

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is PADDOCK custodial?

PADDOCK uses a derived HD wallet per user for deposits. You always connect via Phantom and can withdraw anytime. You never share your seed phrase - we only get a signed message to verify ownership.

What if race doesn't start?

If the 3-minute countdown ends with less than 2 players, an automatic full refund is sent to all queued players' deposit wallets.

How long does a race take?

Race duration varies based on player count and block hash timing. A horse needs 12 steps to win. With 10 players, races typically last around 5 minutes. Fewer players = shorter races.

Where is my race history?

Open your profile dropdown in the PADDOCK sidebar. You'll see your race history, payment transactions, and achievements.

How do I get support?

Use official links in the PADDOCK app footer. Never trust unsolicited DMs asking for funds, seed phrases, or wallet access.