Scan Mode
A community milestone mechanic. Solve together. Scan first. Win USDC.
Scan Mode turns collective puzzle activity into a shared reward campaign. Each listed partner token can have its own Scan Mode campaign with a hidden QR code split into 9 tiles and a USDC prize pool for eligible players.
How pieces unlock
Every puzzle generated on a token with an active Scan Mode campaign counts as one delivered game toward the campaign's progress — regardless of whether the player wins or loses.
As delivered games accumulate, the hidden QR tiles are progressively revealed according to a milestone schedule set per campaign.
All 9 pieces must be unlocked before the QR can be scanned.
Qualifying to scan
Campaign progress and claim eligibility are tracked separately. Even if the campaign is fully delivered, a player must still meet all conditions set by the campaign to be eligible. These may include:
Holding the required amount of the partner token
Solving a required number of partner puzzles
Completing the campaign task (e.g. following a profile or visiting a link)
Reaching a required player level
Passing anti-cheat verification
Eligibility requirements are set per campaign and are visible on the Scan Mode page.
Prize distribution
The prize structure for each Scan Mode campaign is set individually by the partner at the time of launch. The number of winners, their respective shares, and the total prize pool are all variable — they depend on the project, the round stage, and campaign configuration.
Variable parameters per campaign: number of prize places, share per rank, total prize pool size, and payout currency.
How prizes are structured
Each campaign defines:
Prize pool — total USDC allocated for this campaign
Number of winners — how many eligible players share the pool
Distribution model — fixed amounts per rank, percentage splits, or equal shares
Example — 3-winner campaign
The table below shows what a typical 3-place structure looks like at a $1,000 pool. Actual values will differ.
1st to scan
50%
$500 USDC
2nd to scan
30%
$300 USDC
3rd to scan
20%
$200 USDC
The table above is illustrative only. Each campaign's prize structure is displayed on its Scan Mode page before and during the active window.
Where to find prize details for a specific campaign
The exact prize pool, number of winners, and payout breakdown for any active or upcoming campaign are always shown on that campaign's Scan Mode page. Check there before competing — parameters vary and are not fixed across rounds.
After all pieces unlock
When all 9 tiles are revealed, eligible players can scan the QR code and submit a claim. Players who meet all campaign requirements — up to the number of winner slots defined — receive their share of the prize pool in USDC on Base.
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