We gave $13,671 to the winner.
A game theory experiment designed to onboard Ethereum users to Starknet.
LFG Labs · August 2024

The Ethereum Button is a gamified engagement experiment inspired by game theory principles. It was designed to attract Ethereum users to the Starknet network through an innovative giveaway game. Here's how it works:
- Players compete to be the last person to press a virtual button before a countdown reaches zero.
- Each button press requires one credit.
- Players earn credits through on-chain activity on Ethereum or Starknet.
- The game continues until the countdown expires, determining the winner.
- The winner gets 5 ETH.
Facts about The Ethereum Button
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Traffic/Stats:
- Total unique participants: 3,564
- Total clicks: 4,447
- Average wallet age: 470 days
- Starknet Addresses: 2,339 (65.62%)
- Ethereum Addresses: 1,225 (34.38%)
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Challenges:
- Designing a fair and engaging experience for both Ethereum and Starknet users
- Implementing smooth starknet onboarding via paymaster and account abstraction features
- Managing downtimes on a game that required to be online 24/7
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