Darwin Docs
Global Timer & Winner Verification
Every Darwin Vault begins with an uncapped ICO. Contributors receive vault tokens in proportion to how much they contribute.
After fundraising closes, Darwin posts a public announcement. This announcement includes the exact date and time the vault will officially begin.
Once the vault activates, the game starts automatically. The timer cannot be paused, edited, or interfered with by anyone.
The Timer
The vault’s timer begins at the exact timestamp set during launch. It cannot be changed once the vault is live.
The timer is enforced using Solana block heights and timestamps. This is always the primary source of truth. Although the website displays a countdown, the vault continues to run normally even if the interface is offline. Traders can still buy or sell on any DEX, and the timer will continue exactly as written in the vault rules.
Eligible Minimum Trades (Buy or Sell)
Any buy or sell that meets the minimum trade amount qualifies the trader to win if the timer reaches zero.
Each valid trade performs two functions:
It resets the timer back to the full duration.
It contributes fees to the vault treasury.
This mechanic is what keeps every vault alive and competitive.
Vault Fees
Every qualifying trade includes a vault fee. Each vault sets its own fee percentage.
The fee is automatically distributed to three destinations:
The vault treasury
The vault creator
The Builders Fund
Optional: Yield for holders
These fees help grow the prize pool and support the ecosystem.
1. Timer Expires and One Trader Wins
If the timer reaches zero, the last eligible trader wins the entire treasury.
The winning trade is verified using Solana on-chain data. Darwin checks the final trade through public explorers to confirm exactly which wallet made the last valid buy or sell. Funds are sent only to the verified winning wallet. No substitutions or alternate wallets are accepted.
2. Endgame is Reached and Holders Split the Treasury
If the vault reaches its Endgame date and time, the full treasury is distributed to holders who meet the minimum hold requirement.
Every eligible wallet receives a pro-rata share of the treasury based on how many tokens they hold at the moment Endgame is reached. This outcome rewards players who held throughout the entire duration.
Some vaults do not include an Endgame. These are Infinite Vaults.
Infinite Vaults continue as long as traders keep the timer alive. There is no final date. The only way the game ends is when the timer finally hits zero.
When that happens, the last eligible trader wins the entire treasury.
If trading activity remains strong, the vault can continue running for weeks, months, or even years.
Darwin v2 will introduce a fully non-custodial system where all distributions happen automatically on-chain.
Winner payouts and Endgame distributions will no longer require any manual verification. The contracts will execute the full settlement logic themselves. This removes all trust requirements and turns every vault into a fully autonomous, self-running auction.
Darwin v2 moves the entire experience from semi-automated to completely trustless.
