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Overview

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How long will Season 3 run?

Season 3 is scheduled to begin August 27, 2026 at 16:00 UTC, ending September 17, 2026. Access will be granted to participants from previous Fairground seasons. Season 3 is expected to run for at least three weeks. However, the duration may be adjusted based on testing needs, platform performance, and participant feedback.

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Will I need to use real funds to participate?

No. Participation uses Fairground Testnet USDC tokens, not real funds. Testnet USDC is deposited into participant wallets at the start of each epoch for trading. Eligible participants are allocated 1,000 Testnet USDC each day at 16:00 UTC.

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Participation + Access

Season 3 is open to participants who previously registered through a Fairground waitlist or registration program. If you did not previously register for the Fairground waitlist, you will not be admitted into Season 3. If selected, you will receive an email from access@fairground.fi with access instructions. Additional participation opportunities may be available in future seasons.

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How do I join Season 3?

Season 3 participants are selected from individuals who previously registered through Fairground waitlist and registration programs. If you have been selected, you will receive an email via your registered waitlist address with access details and instructions on how to participate. Once approved, your Testnet USDC deposits will arrive at the start of each epoch. Additional participant admissions and future testing opportunities may be announced at a later date.

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Is my private data collected?

Participation in the testnet requires providing an email address and wallet address. Wallet age and certain on-chain activity indicators may also be reviewed to support participant selection and testnet operations. User data is retained for up to 12 months in accordance with security and compliance requirements. All information is automatically deleted after this period.

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Season 3 Trading

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What markets are available in Season 3?

During Season 3, Fairground supports the following perpetual markets:
  • Crypto - BTC, ETH, SOL, HYPE, XRP, ZEC, LIT, NEAR
  • Commodities - Gold, Silver
  • FX Pairs: EUR/USD, GBP/USD, JPY/USD, AUD/USD
Available markets may change over time, especially during the testnet phase. Fairground may add, remove, or update supported markets at its discretion, including in future seasons.

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What order types are supported in Season 3?

Season 3 supports market, limit, stop loss, and take profit orders. Market orders allow users to execute immediately, while limit, stop loss, and take profit orders allow users to set specific price levels for entry, exit, and risk management. For more details, you can review the Orders section in the Fairground docs.

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Testnet funds

Season 3 uses Testnet USDC for all trading activity.
  • For Season 3, 1,000 Testnet USDC is distributed daily at 16:00 UTC
  • Balances accumulate over time, allowing traders to build larger positions throughout the season
  • Testnet USDC cannot be withdrawn or transferred between wallets
  • A small amount of Testnet ETH is also provided to cover gas costs
  • Testnet USDC has no real-world value
This structure ensures participants have funds available to remain active and continue testing the platform throughout the season. Testnet USDC is non-withdrawable, non-transferable, and has no monetary value. It is provided for participation in the Fairground testnet.

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Deployment

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What chain is Fairground deployed on?

Arbitrum Sepolia.

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Why was Arbitrum chosen?

Arbitrum was selected for its fast block times, low transaction costs, and mature infrastructure.

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Next Phase

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What happens after Season 3 ends?

After Season 3 concludes, the Fairground team will review trading activity, platform performance, and participant feedback to help inform future development, testing priorities, and broader release planning. Additional testing phases and participation opportunities may be announced in the future. Participants may also be invited to complete surveys or share additional feedback as we continue improving the Fairground experience and working toward broader availability.