# Battle Royale

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Battle Royale is Defi App's series of trading competitions. Each season ranks participating users by measurable performance, calibrated to rewards real traders.

You must use an embedded wallet to participate in Battle Royale. Learn how to [create an account](https://docs.defi.app/knowledge-base/onboarding/create-an-account) and [fund your account](https://docs.defi.app/knowledge-base/onboarding/fund-your-account) to get started.

## Eligibility

To participate in Battle Royale Season 1, you must:

1. Use an [embedded wallet on Defi App](https://docs.defi.app/knowledge-base/onboarding/configure-your-wallets#defi-app-built-in-wallets), and
2. Trade [perpetuals](https://claude.ai/knowledge-base/trade-and-earn/trade-perpetuals) during the active contest window, from January 12th to February 12th, 2026.

Your perpetuals PnL will automatically put you in the competition, competing for a spot on the PnL leaderboard. The top 10 traders earn rewards.

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**Disqualification**

Delta neutral positioning is grounds for disqualification. Defi App actively monitors for this behavior.
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## Season 1

Battle Royale Season 1 is a 30-day [perpetuals](https://docs.defi.app/knowledge-base/trade-and-earn/trade-perpetuals) trading competition running from January 12th to February 12th. Compete against other traders by generating realized PnL on your perpetual positions. Finish in the top 10 ranks of the leaderboard to earn your share of $250,000.

### Key Details

| Parameter          | Value             |
| ------------------ | ----------------- |
| Duration           | 30 days           |
| Start Date         | January 12, 2026  |
| End Date           | February 12, 2026 |
| Product            | Perpetuals        |
| Ranking Metric     | Realized PnL      |
| Prize Pool         | $250,000 in $HOME |
| Winners            | Top 10 traders    |
| Volume Requirement | None              |

Prizes are distributed to the top 10 traders in [HOME tokens](https://docs.defi.app/knowledge-base/home-token/tokenomics). All rewards are subject to a vesting schedule.

| Rank | Payout (USD Value) |
| ---- | ------------------ |
| 1st  | $100,000           |
| 2nd  | $50,000            |
| 3rd  | $30,000            |
| 4th  | $20,000            |
| 5th  | $15,000            |
| 6th  | $10,000            |
| 7th  | $8,000             |
| 8th  | $7,000             |
| 9th  | $6,000             |
| 10th | $4,000             |

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## Future Seasons

Future seasons of Battle Royale may apply to perpetuals, swaps, yield, or other Defi App products. Season parameters, prize structures, and ranking criteria may vary. Each season is designed to reward real users based on clear performance metrics.

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