> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pages.koto.trade/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pages.koto.trade/koto-volume-challenge-1.md). # Koto Volume Challenge #01 ## Event Overview The Koto Volume Challenge #01 is a 60-day trading competition where users compete based on their cumulative eligible trading volume on Koto. The campaign begins with a guaranteed prize pool of 10,000 USDT. As the total eligible trading volume generated by all campaign participants reaches each milestone, the prize pool increases progressively, unlocking up to a maximum of 60,000 USDT. The higher the total campaign trading volume, the larger the final prize pool becomes. The full prize pool is distributed through the Main Leaderboard - every USDT unlocked goes to ranked traders. ## Campaign Period * Start: August 17, 2026, 22:00 SGT (14:00 UTC) * End: October 17, 2026, 22:00 SGT (14:00 UTC) * Duration: 60 days * Result Announcement: After final eligibility and anti-abuse review Only eligible trading volume generated during the official campaign period will count toward campaign rankings and rewards. ## How to Participate To participate, users must: 1. Have an eligible Koto account 2. Complete at least one eligible trade during the campaign period 3. Generate eligible trading volume during the campaign period 4. Meet all campaign eligibility and anti-abuse requirements No separate registration is required unless otherwise stated on the official campaign page. ## Eligible Trading Methods There is no restriction on the trading method used. The following methods are permitted: * Manual trading * Koto Volume Bot There are no separate rankings or divisions based on the trading method used. Only eligible trading volume generated during the official campaign period will count. ### Koto Volume Bot Koto's built-in Volume Bot lets you generate eligible trading volume automatically. Volume generated through the official Koto Volume Bot counts toward both your personal leaderboard volume and the campaign's total volume milestones. Only the official in-app Volume Bot qualifies. External wash trading, self-trading, or artificial volume generation outside the official Volume Bot remains prohibited under the anti-abuse rules below. ## Ranking Criteria Rankings are determined by each participant's cumulative eligible trading volume during the campaign period. * A single unified leaderboard will be used * Higher eligible trading volume results in a higher ranking * The Top 30 eligible traders will receive leaderboard rewards * Users must generate at least 250,000 USD in eligible trading volume to qualify for leaderboard rewards * Only eligible volume generated during the campaign period will count * Final rankings will be confirmed after internal review If multiple users generate the same eligible trading volume, Koto may use the time at which the volume was achieved or another reasonable method to determine the final ranking. ## Prize Pool Structure ### Total Prize Pool * Guaranteed Prize Pool: 10,000 USDT * Maximum Prize Pool: 60,000 USDT The prize pool increases as total campaign volume milestones are completed. The final prize pool will be determined by the highest completed milestone. ### Prize Pool Unlock Milestones | Total Eligible Campaign Trading Volume | Prize Pool Added | Total Prize Pool | | -------------------------------------- | ---------------: | ---------------: | | Base (guaranteed) | - | 10,000 USDT | | 700M USD+ | +10,000 USDT | 20,000 USDT | | 1.2B USD+ | +10,000 USDT | 30,000 USDT | | 1.5B USD+ | +10,000 USDT | 40,000 USDT | | 2B USD+ | +20,000 USDT | 60,000 USDT | If the final eligible campaign trading volume falls between two milestones, the highest fully completed milestone will apply. ### Examples * If the final eligible campaign volume is below 700M USD, the guaranteed 10,000 USDT prize pool applies * If the volume reaches 700M USD, the prize pool increases to 20,000 USDT * If the volume reaches 1.2B USD, the prize pool increases to 30,000 USDT * If the volume reaches 1.5B USD, the prize pool increases to 40,000 USDT * If the volume reaches 2B USD, the full 60,000 USDT prize pool is unlocked ## Main Leaderboard Rewards Users must generate at least 250,000 USD in eligible trading volume during the campaign period to qualify for leaderboard rewards. The Top 30 eligible traders will receive rewards based on their final ranking and the final unlocked prize pool. ### Complete Leaderboard Reward Table | Rank | Base: 10K | 700M: 20K | 1.2B: 30K | 1.5B: 40K | 2B: 60K | | --------- | --------: | --------: | --------: | --------: | -------: | | 1st | 4,000 | 8,000 | 12,000 | 16,000 | 24,000 | | 2nd | 1,600 | 3,200 | 4,800 | 6,400 | 9,600 | | 3rd | 1,000 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 4,000 | 6,000 | | 4th | 600 | 1,200 | 1,800 | 2,400 | 3,600 | | 5th | 400 | 800 | 1,200 | 1,600 | 2,400 | | 6th | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1,200 | 1,800 | | 7th | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1,000 | 1,500 | | 8th | 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1,200 | | 9th | 150 | 300 | 450 | 600 | 900 | | 10th | 100 | 200 | 300 | 400 | 600 | | 11th-20th | 100 each | 200 each | 300 each | 400 each | 600 each | | 21st-30th | 40 each | 80 each | 120 each | 160 each | 240 each | All amounts are denominated in USDT. Each column sums to the full unlocked prize pool. ## Eligibility and Anti-Abuse Rules The following accounts and activities are not eligible for rewards: * Internal team accounts * Market maker accounts * Test accounts * Accounts controlled by the same individual or entity for abusive purposes * Wash trading or self-trading outside the official Koto Volume Bot * Artificial volume generation outside the official Koto Volume Bot * Coordinated manipulation * Exploitation of campaign rules or technical systems * Any suspicious or abusive activity identified during internal review Koto reserves the right to: * Review all campaign activity * Exclude ineligible trading volume * Adjust rankings and reward calculations * Request additional information where necessary * Disqualify suspicious or abusive accounts * Withhold rewards from accounts that violate campaign rules * Make the final decision regarding rankings, eligibility and reward distribution ## Important Notes * The guaranteed prize pool is 10,000 USDT * The maximum prize pool is 60,000 USDT * The final prize pool depends on total eligible campaign trading volume * The maximum 60,000 USDT prize pool is unlocked at 2B USD * The Top 30 eligible traders receive leaderboard rewards * Leaderboard eligibility requires at least 250,000 USD in eligible trading volume * The entire unlocked prize pool is distributed --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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