Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sats Arcade?
Sats Arcade is a Bitcoin-first gaming platform where players can earn real Bitcoin (sats) by playing fun games. Unlike traditional gaming where you are the product, Sats Arcade rewards players financially for their time and engagement. We have a variety of retro-style games and are constantly adding new ones.
How do I earn Bitcoin?
When you play the game and complete it, you'll be shown ads. We split the ad revenue with you via the Lightning Network. We aim to pay out the most of all play-to-earn games. We also have a weekly leaderboard contest where you can earn a portion of the donated sats to our project if you come in the top 10. You can also earn through our referral program by inviting friends to join Sats Arcade.
What do I need to receive payouts?
You'll need a Lightning wallet. We recommend wallets like Alby, Mutiny, or Phoenix, when you click withdrawal you will be shown a QR code and a lightning address, either scan or copy that with your lightning wallet address to instantly receive your sats!. Make sure you are above the 10 sat minimum first.
How is cheating prevented?
We track ad views and game results using signed Nostr events and server-side validation to prevent abuse. Rewards are only paid to verified sessions.
Is this free to play?
Yes. You don't need to pay anything to play in the sats arcade, these games don't cost a quarter like they used to, infact now they pay you to play them! Just connect your wallet, play the game, and earn sats.
What is Nostr?
Nostr (Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays) is a decentralized protocol for social media and authentication. We use Nostr for secure, privacy-focused user authentication without requiring traditional usernames and passwords. Your Nostr key pair serves as your identity across the platform and others like primal, damus, etc, giving you full control over your account and data.
What is a public/private key? Why do I need to keep my private key safe?
Your Nostr public key is like your arcade username—others can see it. Your private key is your secret password. Only you should have it! If you lose your private key, you lose access to your account and sats. Store it somewhere safe, like a text file or password manager.
How can I support Sats Arcade?
Help us keep building Bitcoin games and earning opportunities for the community!
💡 Where your sats go:
- • 50% General Fund: Server costs, development, infrastructure
- • 50% Prize Pool: Direct rewards for game winners