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# G.E.M Protocol FAQ

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<summary><strong>What is the G.E.M Protocol?</strong></summary>

G.E.M Protocol (Gamified Evolutionary Mint Protocol) is Alpha Labs’ custom minting protocol that replaces traditional NFT drop methods with a round-based, interactive, and community-curated system. Each NFT is distributed through a unique, competitive, and verifiable process.

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<summary><strong>How many rounds are there?</strong></summary>

There are exactly **10,000 rounds**, one for each Alpha G.O.A.T NFT.

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<summary><strong>Do I need to mint fast to secure one?</strong></summary>

No. G.E.M eliminates first-come-first-serve systems. Every NFT goes through its own round with time windows for interaction. There’s no rush and no gas war.

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<summary><strong>Why is each NFT voted on separately?</strong></summary>

Because we believe digital art should be **curated, not dumped**. By letting the community choose which artwork makes it into the final collection, each NFT becomes a validated piece of the whole.

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<summary><strong>What role does the community play?</strong></summary>

Users vote, bid, and participate in lucky draws. The community literally **decides what gets minted and who receives it,** making the entire collection a product of collective decision-making.

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<summary><strong>How does voting work?</strong></summary>

Two artworks are presented in each round. You vote for the one you want to see minted by paying a small voting fee (amount varies by tier).

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<summary><strong>What happens if my artwork loses the vote?</strong></summary>

You’re fully refunded. Only voters for the winning artwork contribute to the price pool.

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<summary><strong>What happens if both artworks get the same number of votes?</strong></summary>

The winner is selected randomly using a verifiable randomness source.

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<summary><strong>Can I vote more than once?</strong></summary>

No. Each wallet can cast only **one vote per round**.

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<summary><strong>Can I vote in multiple rounds?</strong></summary>

Yes, absolutely. You can participate in as many rounds as you want.

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<summary><strong>Can I vote even if I don’t plan to buy the NFT?</strong></summary>

Yes, and often it’s still worth it. If the round ends in an overbid auction, voters can profit even without winning the NFT.

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<summary><strong>How long does the voting phase last?</strong></summary>

Each round has a fixed time window (configurable pre-launch via community input). Exact timing will be published before launch.

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<summary><strong>What triggers the auction phase?</strong></summary>

The artwork that wins the vote proceeds to an auction. Anyone can place a bid, starting at a minimum bid based on the round’s Price Pool.

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<summary><strong>What is the Price Pool?</strong></summary>

It’s the sum of all voting fees paid for the winning artwork.

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<summary><strong>What is the minimum bid amount?</strong></summary>

It’s calculated using a multiplier (e.g., 1.5x the Price Pool), defined before launch.

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<summary><strong>What if no one places a bid?</strong></summary>

A **lucky draw** is held among the voters who supported the winning artwork. One of them wins the NFT.

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<summary><strong>What if one or more person bid?</strong></summary>

The highest bidder wins the NFT. Other bids are refunded. Voters are also refunded their voting fees + a profit share.

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<summary><strong>How does the profit-sharing work for voters?</strong></summary>

If any bids is placed at all, **50% of the surplus (on top of Price Pool)** is distributed equally among all voters.

Example: if 10 voters contributed a $10 Price Pool, and the winning bid is $20, then each voter receives $1.50, which means $0.5 profit on top of their original $1 vote.

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<summary><strong>Can I bid without voting?</strong></summary>

No, Only the ones who have voted for the winner artwork are eligible to vote.

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<summary><strong>What are the different round types?</strong></summary>

G.E.M supports various formats like:

* Regular Rounds
* Giveaway Rounds
* Founders Rounds
* Discounted Rounds
* Blind Rounds
* Double Reward Rounds
* Limited Participant Rounds
* Losers Rounds
* Contributors’ Rounds
* Lucky Draw Rounds
* Partner Community Rounds

Each has unique mechanics. See the [Round Formats](/documents/round-formats.md) section for full details.

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<summary><strong>How do I know when which round format will be active?</strong></summary>

Once finalized, we’ll publish a spreadsheet listing **all 10,000 rounds** with their format, tier, and rules for full transparency.

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<summary><strong>Can I profit even if I don’t win an NFT?</strong></summary>

Yes. Participating as a voter can earn you a refund **plus** profit from overbid auctions. In some rounds, voting is free and you can win via lucky draw.

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<summary><strong>Is it worth voting in rounds where I don’t care about the artwork?</strong></summary>

It can be. Because of the financial upside in auctions and the fairness of the lucky draw, G.E.M makes it worthwhile to participate, even casually.

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<summary><strong>Is the process gas-efficient?</strong></summary>

Yes. G.E.M is deployed on **Base**, a low-fee Ethereum Layer 2. All interactions use ETH, and gas costs are minimal.

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<summary><strong>What wallets are supported?</strong></summary>

Any **EVM-compatible wallet** via WalletConnect is supported, including Zerion, Rabby, MetaMask, Trust Wallet, Rainbow, etc.

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<summary><strong>How is randomness guaranteed?</strong></summary>

G.E.M uses verifiable onchain randomness for lucky draws and tie-breaks. Results are transparent and can’t be manipulated.

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<summary><strong>Can Alpha Labs change outcomes or override rules?</strong></summary>

No. Once configured and deployed, G.E.M runs autonomously.

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<summary><strong>Is the protocol audited?</strong></summary>

Yes. A formal audit will be conducted before launch. The results will be published publicly for review.

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<summary><strong>Should I vote every round?</strong></summary>

That’s up to you. Many users will develop their own strategies: some chase art, others play for profit, others target specific round types.

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<summary><strong>What if I miss a round I wanted?</strong></summary>

With 10,000 rounds, opportunity is always rolling. You can jump in at any time, and later tiers may suit you even better.

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<summary><strong>Can I track the round schedule?</strong></summary>

Yes. We’ll provide a live dashboard with current round data, timers, and visual previews. You’ll also be able to subscribe via Telegram for alerts.

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<summary><strong>Will Alpha Labs intervene during the launch process?</strong></summary>

Only to support and fix bugs. All mechanics are designed to run automatically via protocol logic.

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<summary><strong>Can I see the full record of who voted or bid?</strong></summary>

Yes. All activity is onchain and will be viewable through block explorers and our dashboard interface.

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<summary><strong>What happens if no votes is submitted in a given round, at all?</strong></summary>

In such case, the auction will not be performed, and a randomly selected Alpha G.O.A.T (Variation A or B) will be transferred to Alpha Labs' wallet.

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<summary><strong>How much time is there between rounds?</strong></summary>

There’s no downtime. As soon as one round completes the next round is automatically triggered. To be extremely precise, there are a few seconds of transition time between rounds, but generally speaking the flow is continuous and running 24/7.

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<summary><strong>Can I vote for both artworks in a round?</strong></summary>

No. You can only vote for one artwork per round. This maintains clarity in user intent and ensures fair outcomes.

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<summary><strong>Are all rounds open to everyone?</strong></summary>

Most are, but certain formats like **Contributors’ Rounds** or **Partner Community Rounds** are gated. Access may require prior whitelisting or holding specific assets.

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<summary><strong>Is the Alpha G.O.A.T artwork shown final during the voting stage?</strong></summary>

Yes. What you see during the voting phase is exactly what will be minted if it wins. No traits are added, removed, or altered afterward.

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<summary><strong>Can I change my vote during the round?</strong></summary>

No. Once submitted, your vote is final for that round. You may participate in future rounds freely.

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<summary><strong>Can I win more than one NFT across multiple rounds?</strong></summary>

Yes. There’s no cap on total wins. You can win multiple auctions, lucky draws, or even both over the course of the mint.

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<summary><strong>What happens if there’s a technical issue mid-round?</strong></summary>

The protocol is designed to handle most edge cases autonomously, however for rare cases and unforeseen circumstances we do have a disaster control mechanism in place. We hope we don't need to intervene but in case of cyber attacks or an unexpected external factors that can influence fairness of distribution, Alpha Labs can and will temporarily pause the launch process, and resume it later once the issue is resolved. &#x20;

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