5.1. At the conclusion of the Tournament, the following promotional Prizes will be awarded to the finalists listed on the final Leaderboard:
1st place- 5000 USDT (paid by the Organizer)
- a paid ticket to Blockchain Forum 2026 and participation in the final Tournament stage in Moscow on April 14–15, 2026 (provided by the Partner)
2nd place- 3000 USDT (paid by the Organizer)
- a paid ticket to Blockchain Forum 2026 and participation in the final Tournament stage (provided by the Partner)
3rd place- 2000 USDT (paid by the Organizer)
- a paid ticket to Blockchain Forum 2026 and participation in the final Tournament stage (provided by the Partner)
4th–5th places- a paid ticket to Blockchain Forum 2026 and participation in the final Tournament stage in Moscow (provided by the Partner)
These Prizes are one-time promotional rewards and do not constitute investment returns, trading profits, interest, dividends, staking rewards, brokerage payments, or any form of regulated financial compensation. In the event that a Prize Winner refuses the forum ticket, the right to receive the ticket Prize may pass to the next finalist on the Leaderboard at the Organizer’s discretion.
Attendance at the offline event in Moscow is optional and is not a condition for participation in the Tournament or for receiving any USDT Prize.
The offline event is organized solely as a demonstration, educational, and entertainment event and does not form part of the Tournament.
The offline event does not involve any trading activity or financial services.
For the avoidance of doubt, the offline event in Moscow does not include any monetary prizes.
All USDT Prizes are awarded exclusively within the online Tournament and are not distributed during or in connection with the offline event.
5.2. Prizes are awarded to Participants who have fulfilled all requirements set out in Section 2 (“Eligibility”).
For the avoidance of doubt, USDT Prizes are funded and paid exclusively by the Organizer and do not constitute financial services, investment returns, or trading-related income.
No other entity, including the Partner or any third party, is responsible for or involved in the payment, transfer, or distribution of USDT Prizes.
5.3. The Participant must provide information necessary for Prize issuance (e.g., passport details, contact email, USDT transfer details), which: enables the Organizer or Partner to book and pay for the ticket or transfer USDT, is fully controlled by the Participant, complies with conference and tournament rules, is not restricted by visa or other participation prohibitions. The Organizer is not liable for incorrect data, lost bookings due to user errors, scheduling incompatibilities, or unsupported circumstances. Errors result in permanent forfeiture of the Prize.
5.4 The Organizer will contact the top-5 finalists via the email or communication channel provided during registration.
For Prizes in the form of tickets to Blockchain Forum 2026 and participation in the final Tournament stage in Moscow, the Partner will process booking and payment within seven (7) days after confirming eligibility and the finalist’s Prize selection.
USDT Prizes will be transferred by the Organizer to the wallet address provided by the Participant within seven (7) days after receiving the necessary transfer details.
5.5. Each finalist is solely and exclusively responsible for:
- reporting the Prize (including USDT) to tax authorities in their country of tax residence;
- paying any applicable taxes, duties, or levies;
- complying with all applicable financial, tax, and visa laws, including those related to travel to Moscow.
The Organizer and the Partner do not act as tax agents and do not withhold, report, or pay any taxes on behalf of Participants.
The Organizer does not provide tax, legal, or financial advice. Receipt of any Prize does not create any financial, investment, or advisory relationship with the Organizer or the Partner.
5.6. USDT Prizes are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Ticket Prizes cannot be substituted, exchanged, or converted into cash by the Organizer/Partner, are non-transferable to third parties (except with explicit permission), are not redeemable for goods, services, or other compensation. The Organizer and Partner retain full discretion over Prize form and delivery (e.g., electronic ticket).
5.7. The Participant acknowledges: possible changes in conference/tournament schedule; limited availability (visas, transport, health); technical issues with booking or access. Prizes are awarded “as is” without any warranties.
5.8. The Organizer may publicly announce the top-5 finalists on Conference screens, social media, the Organizer’s website, or in press releases. If not prohibited by local law, the following may be published: first name/nickname; country of residence (optional); ranking position. No sensitive personal information will be disclosed.