1.1 Meme lanes
There are two lanes. A meme can start as Free and later be upgraded to Contest by paying $1. Contest memes receive visibility advantages and eligibility for prizes.
| Capability | Free Meme | Contest Meme (Paid Entry) |
|---|---|---|
| Upload | Yes | Yes |
| Appears in Home feed | Yes (after contest memes) | Yes (priority) |
| Appears in Trending | No | Yes |
| Enters weekly competition | No | Yes (auto) |
| Eligible to win | No | Yes |
| Badge/Tag | None | Weekly Challenge Contestant |
| Share link | Yes | Yes |
1.2 Feed ordering rule (money driver)
Home feed must always communicate that paid entries get more exposure. The recommended ordering is: (1) contest memes first, then (2) free memes as filler. A simple pattern is 3 contest memes, then 1 free meme, repeating.
1.3 Prize pool statement
Winner gets 50% of this week's prize pool.
Platform operational costs and internal splits are handled at our discretion to maintain system integrity.