Proof of Skill BTC - Skill-Based Arcade Game with Weekly BTC Prizes

[Almhissn]

Hello Bitcointalk community,

I’d like to introduce **Proof of Skill BTC**, an independent browser-based arcade game where precision earns rewards.

**What is Proof of Skill?**
It’s an original, high-stakes, skill-only game with a Satoshi-era terminal aesthetic. Navigate a Bitcoin coin through Japanese candlestick obstacles. No luck, no house edge—just pure skill.

**Proof of Fairness & Anti-Cheat Architecture:**
We understand the skepticism surrounding browser games. To ensure total integrity, we've built a multi-layer verification system:
* **Server-Side Physics Replay:** Every session is re-simulated on our server using your recorded jump logs and a secret seed. If the replay doesn't match the submitted score, it is automatically rejected.
* **Just-in-Time Generation:** Obstacle positions are generated server-side and delivered in real-time batches to prevent bot-prediction and memory manipulation.
* **Cryptographic Signing:** Every score submission is HMAC-SHA256 signed.

**The Weekly Competition:**
* **Fixed Prize:** $100 USD (paid exclusively in BTC).
* **Exchange Rate:** Calculated at the spot price of the "Payment Moment" (after review).
* **Reset:** Every Monday at 00:00 UTC.
* **Cost:** 100% Free to play. No entry fees or deposits.

**Privacy & Compliance:**
We respect this community's privacy. We do NOT require KYC for registration. We only reserve the right to verify identity if our anti-cheat system flags suspicious/automated activity to ensure the prize goes to a real human player.

**Play now:** https://proofofskill.net

I'm looking forward to your feedback and technical "stress-testing"!

Best regards,
Almhissn

[Vod]

I will test in the AM - it  sounds interesting and your goals explain why there are no fees.  But how can you afford to pay out $100 a week without income?   Are you backed by someone/thing with a large wallet?

[Almhissn]

I will test in the AM - it  sounds interesting and your goals explain why there are no fees.  But how can you afford to pay out $100 a week without income?   Are you backed by someone/thing with a large wallet?

Hi Vod,

Thank you for the Merit and for the valid question.

Currently, the prizes are entirely self-funded. My goal is to attract a dedicated player base and build a strong community. Once the traffic grows, I plan to integrate non-intrusive ads as the primary way to fund the project and potentially increase the weekly prize pool up to 1 BTC in the future.

I have no intention of ever making this a "pay-to-play" system; the core game will remain 100% free and skill-based.

I’d love for you to try it out! Currently, I hold the highest score on the leaderboard (User ID: BTC_2D67C198). If you or anyone manages to beat my score and secure the top spot by the end of the week, I’ll be more than happy to send that $100 in BTC.

Enjoy the challenge!

[Vod]

I’d love for you to try it out!

I was fighting with Kimi all day long just to get my IPTV working with Canadian channels, and now I have a screentime headache.  :/

[Almhissn]

I’d love for you to try it out!

I was fighting with Kimi all day long just to get my IPTV working with Canadian channels, and now I have a screentime headache.  :/

I feel you. IPTV and those geo-blocks can be a real nightmare to stabilize, it’s always a trial and error game with different VPN nodes. Get some rest and clear that headache. We can catch up later

[Vod]

Hmmm, I tried playing - it's a "twitch" type skill game and my stroke handicap makes it non playable for me. 

I like the setup though - give a player an extra chance by watching a quick ad.  Your high score of 230 should be easy to beat, since you got 716 previously... easy $100!

[Almhissn]

Hmmm, I tried playing - it's a "twitch" type skill game and my stroke handicap makes it non playable for me. 

I like the setup though - give a player an extra chance by watching a quick ad.  Your high score of 230 should be easy to beat, since you got 716 previously... easy $100!

Hi Vod,

First of all, thank you so much for taking the time to try out the game and for your honest feedback. I’m truly sorry to hear that the fast-paced "twitch" nature of the gameplay doesn't suit your current situation—health always comes first, and I appreciate you sharing that with us.

I’m glad you liked the setup! The idea was to create a fair balance where players can get a second chance while keeping the prize pool sustainable. Regarding the high score, you're absolutely right! My 230 is just a warm-up. After hitting 716 in testing, I know there are some "pro-gamers" out there who will make that $100 look like a walk in the park.

Thanks again for the support, Legendary!

[Vod]

Thanks again for the support, Legendary!

Ummm, my eyes are up here... 

If you give me a 540 × 170 px banner image, I'll advertise it on my flash faucet game.

[Almhissn]

Thanks again for the support, Legendary!

Ummm, my eyes are up here... 

If you give me a 540 × 170 px banner image, I'll advertise it on my flash faucet game.

https://shadowpulsev2.b-cdn.net/images/themoreyoupulse.png

Haha, eyes up brother, u don’t have to worry! 
I've got the banner ready. I went with an animated GIF to ensure it’s fully compatible and integrates smoothly with your setup while keeping the animation active.
Direct Link:
https://i.postimg.cc/W3jyKxbC/Ad_use.gif
Truly appreciate the support, Vod! And again, eyes up lol

[Vod]

Image set.  If you want to see it, install the ShadowPulse extension and wait until you see the flashing bitcoin!

[Almhissn]

Image set.  If you want to see it, install the ShadowPulse extension and wait until you see the flashing bitcoin!

All set! I've fully configured the ShadowPulse extension, added my BTC address, and my Pulse Power is now active. By the way, I love the dark mode!

I’m ready and waiting for the first flash to see the banner live in the forum. Thanks again for the great support,
Signature: BTC_2D67C198

[Vod]

I’m ready and waiting for the first flash to see the banner live in the forum. Thanks again for the great support,

Don't be premature!  (Hence my eyes up here comment lol)  The support is just starting. 

One suggestion I would make is to prominently display instructions on the first load.   After dying instantly a couple times and before clicking on the icon to see the menu, you probably lose a few players.   

I almost made a point today!   That is my goal.

[goldkingcoiner]

So... It's just the Flappy Bird game with an art design make-over? I only tried the demo and it is a good implementation, however I would not go as far as to say this is a skill based game, especially when someone could maybe write a bot that never loses. So I am not so sure that this game is ready to be handing out prizes when the winning part is quite ambiguous.

But keep going, you might make this interesting yet!  

[Almhissn]

I’m ready and waiting for the first flash to see the banner live in the forum. Thanks again for the great support,

Don't be premature!  (Hence my eyes up here comment lol)  The support is just starting.  

One suggestion I would make is to prominently display instructions on the first load.   After dying instantly a couple times and before clicking on the icon to see the menu, you probably lose a few players.  

I almost made a point today!   That is my goal.

Thanks for the solid advice, Vod! I’ll definitely add clear instructions on the first load to make it easier for new players.
I truly appreciate your time and support for this project, regardless of the gameplay side. Your critical points are very helpful and will definitely help make the project better. I won't forget your early support if this project takes off.
Keep at it, and thanks again! 

[Almhissn]

So... It's just the Flappy Bird game with an art design make-over? I only tried the demo and it is a good implementation, however I would not go as far as to say this is a skill based game, especially when someone could maybe write a bot that never loses. So I am not so sure that this game is ready to be handing out prizes when the winning part is quite ambiguous.

But keep going, you might make this interesting yet!  

Thanks for your feedback! I actually spent a huge amount of effort and time developing a robust anti-cheat system.

You are right about the Demo mode; cheating there is easy because it runs entirely on the browser side, and since scores there don't affect the leaderboards, I kept it simple. However, once a user registers, everything is validated and calculated on the server-side, not the browser.

I've implemented multiple layers of anti-cheat to ensure that only human play is possible — including HMAC-SHA256 signed score submissions, cryptographic pipe tokens that verify each obstacle passed, server-side click-interval analysis to detect bot-like input patterns, honeypot obstacles that only a bot would react to, and automation driver detection. Every session generates a unique seed, so no two rounds are ever the same. That's why I confidently call it a 'skill-based' game.

While no system in the world is 100% unhackable, I've done everything possible to make cheating extremely difficult. In fact, I would be more than grateful if you — or anyone — could find a loophole or a bot that works; I'd love to see it tested!

Each round played is backed by a 'Proof of Skill' system where the server independently verifies that your score matches the gameplay data submitted. We are still in the testing phase, which is why the prize is currently only $100. As the system proves its stability and the player base grows, the prize pool will increase gradually.

I'd welcome you to create an account and put my security to the test!

[TypoTonic]

**Privacy & Compliance:**
We respect this community's privacy. We do NOT require KYC for registration. We only reserve the right to verify identity if our anti-cheat system flags suspicious/automated activity to ensure the prize goes to a real human player.

If I understand correctly, KYC would only be required if your system detects 'suspicious/automated activity'. But based on the rules on your website, it seems to be mandatory. Can you please clarify this?


Also, the price pool address seems to be empty -- https://mempool.space/address/bc1qxnpwyxr7rqu6xzms6unn6nddghhpss9qu7jx4l

[Almhissn]

**Privacy & Compliance:**
We respect this community's privacy. We do NOT require KYC for registration. We only reserve the right to verify identity if our anti-cheat system flags suspicious/automated activity to ensure the prize goes to a real human player.

If I understand correctly, KYC would only be required if your system detects 'suspicious/automated activity'. But based on the rules on your website, it seems to be mandatory. Can you please clarify this?

https://talkimg.com/images/2026/04/12/UfaSKa.png

https://talkimg.com/images/2026/04/12/UfaHfN.png

Also, the price pool address seems to be empty -- https://mempool.space/address/bc1qxnpwyxr7rqu6xzms6unn6nddghhpss9qu7jx4l

https://talkimg.com/images/2026/04/12/UfaMU1.png

Good questions.

On KYC — it's conditional, not mandatory. Clean scores = no KYC, ever. It only kicks in if our anti-cheat flags something suspicious (bot patterns, physics replay mismatch, etc.). We'll clarify the wording on the eligibility screen, fair point.

On the wallet — it's not a prize pool yet It's our payout wallet. Prizes go out directly to the winner's registered BTC address after each weekly review. The address is just there so transactions can be verified on-chain after payment.