# Contest

It's a live, past or incoming event that which info is stored on blockchain. Contest can be created by anybody just paying CNT token.&#x20;

Contest includes information such as:

* start time
* end time
* number of participants (min. required is 2 to start contest)
* type of entry fee (NEAR or CNT)
* prize pool (num of participants \* entry fee - platform fee)
* winner

### Contest actions

* Create contest paying CNT token.&#x20;
* Participating in contest (NEAR/CNT entry fee based on contest type)

### Types

* Free to join
* Paid
  * using NEAR
  * using CNT

### Experience

Every time you are joining to contest you'll receive **+10 XP** for CNT based contests and **20 XP** for NEAR-based
