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# Rewards, draws, cancellations, and refunds

## Winner settlement

### Portfolio Duel

The gross Reward is the sum of Entry Amounts. Settlement fees are calculated from losing Entry Amounts, and the remaining Reward is paid to the winner.

Entry Amounts are safeguarded and settled through a non-custodial smart contract.

### Kingmaker

The Reward is dynamic because each Duel Wallet changes through real trading. The top performer receives the remaining Duel Wallet funds after settlement.

Each Duel Wallet is a participant-specific non-custodial smart-contract vault.

### Funded Duel

The gross Reward is the sum of real Entry Amounts. Virtual trading determines placement; the winner receives the net real-USDC Reward.

Real Entry Amounts are safeguarded and settled through a non-custodial smart contract. Virtual positions never trade those Reward funds.

## Draws

When the app declares a draw:

* Tied traders are shown in first place.
* **Reward Split** is displayed.
* The applicable mode fee is deducted.
* Remaining funds are divided or returned according to the draw result.

## Leaving

Before start, **Leave Duel** can return the Entry Amount when the confirmation dialog says a refund applies.

## Cancelling

The creator can cancel while cancellation is available. The confirmation dialog states how many participants will be refunded.

## Failed or delayed settlement

If a result is visible but funds have not updated:

1. Wait for the ending and settlement process to complete.
2. Refresh Account balance and Transaction Activity.
3. Record the duel invite code and wallet address.
4. Use **Support & Feedback** if the balance remains incorrect.

The result screen can appear before every financial update has finished. Do not submit a second entry or transfer solely because a payout or refund is still settling.


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