Application vs Protocol
Megapot consists of two distinct components: the Megapot Protocol and the Megapot Application. Understanding the difference helps clarify how the system works and what options you have for participating.
The Megapot Protocol
The Megapot Protocol is a set of smart contracts deployed on Base (an Ethereum Layer 2 network). These contracts handle all lottery operations—ticket sales, prize distribution, backer management, and referral tracking.
The protocol is fully on-chain and permissionless. This means:
Anyone can interact with it directly through the smart contracts
All transactions are publicly verifiable on the blockchain
The rules are encoded in code, not controlled by any single entity
Interact Directly With the Protocol
You can interact with the Megapot Protocol directly through Basescan without using any application. This allows you to buy tickets, claim prizes, manage Backer positions, and more—all by calling the smart contracts yourself.
Learn how to use the smart contracts directly on Basescan
The Megapot Application
The Megapot Application is the web interface at megapot.io. It provides a user-friendly way to interact with the Megapot Protocol, including:
Buying tickets with an easy-to-use interface
Viewing drawings and checking results
Managing Backer positions
Tracking referral earnings
The application is one way to access the protocol, but not the only way.
Licensed Gaming Operator
The Megapot Application is a licensed gaming operator that must adhere to gaming regulations. This includes requirements such as:
Know Your Customer (KYC) verification for certain activities
Responsible gaming protections
Geographic restrictions based on regulatory requirements
Compliance with applicable gaming laws
These requirements apply to the Megapot Application only. The underlying protocol remains permissionless, but applications built on top of it may have their own compliance obligations.
Key Differences
What it is
Smart contracts on Base
Web interface at megapot.io
Access
Permissionless, open to anyone
Publicly accessible website
Regulation
Code-based rules only
Licensed gaming operator with compliance requirements
Alternatives
None
One of many possible interfaces
Data
All on-chain, publicly verifiable
Displays on-chain data
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