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What is horse.fun?

horse.fun is a decentralized horse racing protocol built on Solana that combines provably fair randomness, sustainable tokenomics, and high-frequency on-chain execution to create an engaging and transparent racing experience. horse.fun — on-chain horse racing

Key Features

Provably Fair

Verifiable randomness via Switchboard VRF ensures fair and transparent race outcomes

High Frequency

576 races per day with 2.5-minute cycles — constant availability

Pari-Mutuel Pooling

Self-balancing pool system where players compete against each other, never against the protocol

Progressive Jackpots

Dual jackpot system — Blazing Hoof (Normal, 1/125) and King’s Run (Super, 1/12500)

Why Solana?

The protocol operates natively on Solana for several critical advantages:
  • High Throughput: Handle 576 races per day without congestion
  • Low Transaction Costs: Keep entries accessible and economical
  • Deterministic Execution: Ensure fair and predictable race resolution
  • Fast Finality: Quick race cycles and verifiable results

The Problem We Solve

Centralized online gaming platforms suffer from critical limitations:
Race outcomes and payout calculations cannot be verified by players
Players must trust operators with both funds and fairness
Profits flow to centralized entities rather than participants
Scheduled, infrequent events mean long waits between races

Our Solution

horse.fun addresses these challenges through:
  • Cryptographic Guarantees: VRF-based randomness that cannot be manipulated
  • Transparent Execution: All race outcomes and payouts verifiable on-chain
  • Player-Aligned Economics: HORSE token system that benefits active participants
  • Continuous Operation: 24/7 racing with no downtime or scheduling limitations

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Protocol Fundamentals

Each race involves:
  • 9 horses with dynamically assigned probabilities
  • 4 track types offering different risk profiles
  • 3 prize tiers (1st, 2nd, 3rd place)
  • 90% direct prizes + 4% progressive jackpots + 1% HORSE buyback-and-burn
  • Volume-linked HORSE emission distributed to all players each race
All race outcomes, payouts, and token distributions are fully verifiable on-chain, ensuring complete transparency and trustless operation.