Introducing ETH Shot: A Provably-Fair, Open-Source Ethereum Jackpot Game

Hey r/ethereum! I’m excited to share a sleek new way to explore Ethereum dApps— ETH Shot, a minimalist, fun, and open‑source jackpot game built for mainnet play.

How It Works

• Connect your wallet on Sepolia or Goerli (no real ETH required).
• 0.0005 test‑ETH per “shot”, with a 1 % chance to win the entire pot.
• If you win, you receive 90 % of the pot instantly; the remaining 10 % supports the platform.
• There’s a 1‑hour cooldown between shots per wallet.(ETH Shot, Hacker News, GitHub, ETH Shot)

Features at a Glance

• Transparent & Fair: Powered by verifiable smart contracts; view the code and all transactions on-chain.(ETH Shot)
• Open Source & Lightweight: Built with <80 lines of Solidity and a Svelte frontend for clarity and simplicity.(Hacker News)
• Real-Time Engagement: Live pot updates, leaderboards, referral discounts, sponsor rounds, and celebratory animations like confetti add to the experience.(GitHub)

Why This Matters

• Low-cost onboarding to blockchain-based gaming—ideal for new developers or curious users.
• A great sandbox for testing UX flows, smart contract logic, randomness, and gas optimizations.(Hacker News)
• Transparent and permissionless, it encourages community feedback and iteration.

Try It Now

1. Get some ETH via any Sepolia or Goerli faucet.
2. Visit ethshot.io and connect your wallet.(Hacker News)
3. Take your shot, check the leaderboard, and share your experience or ideas as GitHub issues.(ETH Shot)

Open Questions for the Community

• Thoughts on the 1 % success rate—should it adjust based on pot size or activity?
• Feedback on onboarding flow, UI/UX, and overall feel.
• Any security concerns or improvements—especially around randomness, cooldowns, and potential attack vectors.

Let’s make this a fun and informative sandbox for everyone to learn, test, and build on! Show your wins, share the pot, and let the ETH Shot stories begin.