# Introduction

Cryptocurrency markets thrive on volatility, where price swings create opportunities for speculation. However, traditional betting platforms often lack transparency, suffer from centralization, or fail to engage users beyond simple wagers. Degen Duel reimagines this space as an arena for "duels"—direct, head-to-head predictions resolved on-chain.\
Launched in 2025, Degen Duel enables anyone to create or join duels on whether a crypto asset will rise or fall by a specified percentage within a time frame. By supporting dual staking in $DUEL and USDC, the platform caters to both high-risk degens and stablecoin holders. Smart contracts ensure trustless execution, with Chainlink providing oracle-based price data and Uniswap handling fee swaps.\
Our vision is to build a thriving ecosystem where prediction meets entertainment, driving adoption through deflationary incentives and community features.
