FAQ
What is Midgard?
Section titled “What is Midgard?”Midgard is a protocol that turns game scores into competitive markets. One player sets a score and backs it with a stake. Others pay to challenge it. If they beat the score, they win. If they don’t, the house keeps the entry.
How do seasons work?
Section titled “How do seasons work?”Midgard runs in seasonal tournaments. You buy in at the start, compete throughout the season, and at the end all buy-ins form a prize pool that’s distributed based on performance.
What are the different roles?
Section titled “What are the different roles?”- Factory Owners — set a score and run the house. You earn while challengers try to beat you.
- Challengers — pay a ticket to attempt a factory’s score. Simple, capped risk.
- Vault Investors — deposit into the lending pool and earn from protocol activity without playing games directly.
What is a factory?
Section titled “What is a factory?”A factory is a score-backed position. A player sets a score in a supported game, stakes value behind it, and opens it up for challenges. Think of it as becoming the house.
What happens when I challenge a factory?
Section titled “What happens when I challenge a factory?”You pay a ticket and get a fresh game session. Beat the factory’s score and you get paid. Miss it and your ticket is gone.
Do ties count as a win?
Section titled “Do ties count as a win?”No. You must score strictly higher than the factory to win.
How long do I have to finish a challenge?
Section titled “How long do I have to finish a challenge?”Challenge sessions expire after 2 hours. You can also lock your score early if you want to settle sooner.
Can I run a factory and challenge others?
Section titled “Can I run a factory and challenge others?”Yes. You can play multiple roles within the same season.
What games are supported?
Section titled “What games are supported?”Midgard currently supports zKube and Loot Survivor, with more games being added through the game integration framework. See Game Integration for details.
How does the vault work?
Section titled “How does the vault work?”You deposit into the vault and receive shares. The vault lends to leveraged factories and earns from loan interest. Your returns show up automatically in share price — no manual claiming needed.
Are vault withdrawals instant?
Section titled “Are vault withdrawals instant?”No. Withdrawals go through a queue to ensure the vault doesn’t overcommit lent-out capital. Once liquidity is available, your withdrawal is processed.
I’m a game developer. Can I integrate my game?
Section titled “I’m a game developer. Can I integrate my game?”Yes. Midgard supports any game that produces clear scores and short sessions. Start with Game Integration for Starknet-native games, or Oracle And Hybrid Games for off-chain or cross-chain games.