FAQ

FAQ

Short answers. Each links deeper when you want the full page.

Who picks the winner?

The draw keeper runs closing-bell-draw-v1. Humans do not pick wallets. See Bag lock and the draw.

How do I verify a ring?

Open /verify, load the receipt, run the same formula. MATCH means the receipt equals the formula output. Docs: Verify a ring.

Do I have to buy on this website?

No. However you buy, you earn tickets. On-chain buys of $BELL on the GME pair during an open window mint tickets. How tickets work.

Do my odds freeze when I buy?

No. Odds move until the bag locks. The 10% rule caps draw weight versus the live bag. It does not freeze win percent at buy time. Odds and the 10% cap.

How do fees reach the pot in v1?

Trading fees accrue as claimable creator fees. The team claims them. A jackpot share is swept into the public pot wallet. The UI shows wallet balance plus accruing unclaimed share. Fees and the Bell Pot (v1).

What runs on AWS?

API and Telegram: Lightsail Container Service (closing-bell-api) and Lightsail Postgres in us-west-2. Next.js site: AWS Amplify Hosting for closingbellonrh.com. System architecture and tech.

When do bells ring?

09:30, 12:30, and 16:00 America/New_York every calendar day when BELLS_24_7 is on (default).

Telegram commands?

• /pot · /odds · /ladder · /next · /how