Season 4

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Overview

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When does Season 4 run?

Season 4 runs from Monday, October 26, 2026, at 16:00 UTC through Monday, November 9, 2026, at 15:59:59 UTC. It is made up of two one-week epochs: The schedule may be adjusted based on testing needs, platform performance, and participant feedback. See the XP Program for when XP is distributed.

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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 every day at 16:00 UTC for trading. Eligible participants are allocated 2,000 Testnet USDC each day at 16:00 UTC.

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Participation + Access

Season 4 is open to active participants from previous Fairground seasons, along with new traders who receive a referral invitation. Eligible returning participants can invite up to two new traders to join Fairground. Referral invitations are limited to existing active participants; newly referred traders cannot extend additional invitations. New traders must register through a valid referral link. If selected, they will receive an email from access@fairground.fi with access instructions.

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How do I join Season 4?

Participants from previous Fairground seasons can access Season 4 by connecting their previously registered Fairground wallet. New traders can join through a valid referral link shared by an existing participant. Once registered, participants can access Fairground and receive daily testnet USDC to begin trading.

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Is my private data collected?

Participation in the testnet requires providing an email address and wallet address, with the option to include social media handles. 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 4 Trading

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What markets are available in Season 4?

During Season 4, 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.

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What order types are supported in Season 4?

Season 4 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 4 uses Testnet USDC for all trading activity.

• For Season 4, 2,000 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 4 ends?

Season 4 marks Fairground’s final testnet phase as the exchange prepares for its next chapter. Trading activity, platform performance, and participant feedback will help inform what comes next. Details on Fairground’s next phase and future participation opportunities will be announced soon.