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The simplest way to access PoolTogether is to create a wallet with Argent wallet. Learn why in our FAQ.

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PoolTogether exists on the Ethereum blockchain, which uses similar technology to Bitcoin to guarantee that ownership and control of your tickets rest with you. To interact with the Ethereum blockchain, you need a wallet like Argent.

Transactions related to your PoolTogether tickets purchased on Ethereum cost “gas”, which are micro amounts of Ethereum’s native cryptocurrency (Ether). Since most new users do not have Ether already, we strongly invite you to use Argent wallet that will cover your cost of gas while using PoolTogether. (Using other Ethereum wallets may require you to pay for gas costs yourselves).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does blockchain technology mean?

PoolTogether exists on the Ethereum blockchain, which uses similar technology to Bitcoin to guarantee that ownership and control of your tickets rest with you.

Why the Ethereum blockchain?

Ethereum is a general-purpose blockchain with smart contracts that enable programmable tokens, like Pool DAI (plDAI), which represents your DAI holdings in PoolTogether.

How is this built?

On Ethereum, PoolTogether is run by a suite of smart contracts that manage balances, tickets purchase, and distribution of prizes. The smart contracts also leverage existing parts of the Ethereum ecosystem, such as ERC-20 token standards and lending protocols like Compound.

PoolTogether smart contracts are audited and secured by QuantStamp & Open Zeppelin.

What is gas, and who’s paying for it?

Transactions related to your PoolTogether tickets purchased on Ethereum cost “gas”, which are micro amounts of Ethereum’s native cryptocurrency (Ether). Since most new users do not have Ether already, we strongly invite you to use Argent wallet that will cover your cost of gas while using PoolTogether. (Using other Ethereum wallets may require you to pay for gas costs yourselves).

What is "DAI" or "USDC" stablecoin?

Dai or USDC is the name of the cryptocurrency you use to join a “Pool” on PoolTogether. The important thing to know about them is that they're pegged to the value of the US Dollar. So 1 Dai = 1 US Dollar. You may have heard about “Bitcoin” and how the price changes a lot. DAI and USDC are designed to be the exact opposite. The price is designed to always equal 1 US Dollar. The price does sometimes change by a penny or two but for practical purposes just assume 1 Dai = 1 Digital US Dollar.

On the blockchain

PoolTogether exists on the Ethereum blockchain, which uses similar technology to Bitcoin to guarantee that ownership and control of your tickets rest with you. To interact with the Ethereum blockchain, you need a wallet like Argent.

Transactions related to your PoolTogether tickets purchased on Ethereum cost “gas”, which are micro amounts of Ethereum’s native cryptocurrency (Ether). Since most new users do not have Ether already, we strongly invite you to use Argent wallet that will cover your cost of gas while using PoolTogether. (Using other Ethereum wallets may require you to pay for gas costs yourselves).

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Buying PoolTogether tickets requires DAI or USDC stablecoin. Both of them are digital representations of the US dollar on the Ethereum blockchain. Learn more in our FAQ.

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Dai or USDC is the name of the cryptocurrency you use to join a “Pool” on PoolTogether. The important thing to know about them is that they're pegged to the value of the US Dollar. So 1 Dai = 1 US Dollar.

Now that you have digital dollars and your wallet you can join a Pool on PoolTogether! Once you are on the PoolTogether website just tap “Join Pool” and you’ll get walked through the steps to join!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does blockchain technology mean?

PoolTogether exists on the Ethereum blockchain, which uses similar technology to Bitcoin to guarantee that ownership and control of your tickets rest with you.

Why the Ethereum blockchain?

Ethereum is a general-purpose blockchain with smart contracts that enable programmable tokens, like Pool DAI (plDAI), which represents your DAI holdings in PoolTogether.

How is this built?

On Ethereum, PoolTogether is run by a suite of smart contracts that manage balances, tickets purchase, and distribution of prizes. The smart contracts also leverage existing parts of the Ethereum ecosystem, such as ERC-20 token standards and lending protocols like Compound.

PoolTogether smart contracts are audited and secured by QuantStamp & Open Zeppelin.

What is gas, and who’s paying for it?

Transactions related to your PoolTogether tickets purchased on Ethereum cost “gas”, which are micro amounts of Ethereum’s native cryptocurrency (Ether). Since most new users do not have Ether already, we strongly invite you to use Argent wallet that will cover your cost of gas while using PoolTogether. (Using other Ethereum wallets may require you to pay for gas costs yourselves).

What is "DAI" or "USDC" stablecoin?

Dai or USDC is the name of the cryptocurrency you use to join a “Pool” on PoolTogether. The important thing to know about them is that they're pegged to the value of the US Dollar. So 1 Dai = 1 US Dollar. You may have heard about “Bitcoin” and how the price changes a lot. DAI and USDC are designed to be the exact opposite. The price is designed to always equal 1 US Dollar. The price does sometimes change by a penny or two but for practical purposes just assume 1 Dai = 1 Digital US Dollar.

So what the heck is "DAI" or "USDC" stablecoin?

Dai or USDC is the name of the cryptocurrency you use to join a “Pool” on PoolTogether. The important thing to know about them is that they're pegged to the value of the US Dollar. So 1 Dai = 1 US Dollar.

Now that you have digital dollars and your wallet you can join a Pool on PoolTogether! Once you are on the PoolTogether website just tap “Join Pool” and you’ll get walked through the steps to join!

PoolTogether is a no loss savings game powered by blockchain technology

PoolTogether is a no loss savings game powered by blockchain technology

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