Terms & Conditions

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, using, or participating in The Daily Thunder bitcoin lottery platform ("Service," "Platform," or "TDT"), you explicitly acknowledge that you have carefully read, fully understood, and voluntarily agree to be legally bound by these comprehensive Terms and Conditions ("Terms," "Agreement," or "ToC").

Your continued use of the Service after any modifications to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of such changes. We recommend bookmarking this page and reviewing it periodically for updates.

Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms, the following definitions apply:

• "Bitcoin Block": A verified collection of Bitcoin transactions added to the blockchain approximately every 10 minutes
• "Lightning Network": A second-layer payment protocol that operates on top of the Bitcoin blockchain
• "Satoshi": The smallest unit of Bitcoin, equivalent to 0.00000001 BTC
• "LNURL": Lightning Network URL, a protocol for Lightning Network interactions
• "Jackpot": The total accumulated prize pool from all valid bets in a given round
• "Round": A complete lottery cycle spanning 144 Bitcoin blocks
• "Hash": A unique cryptographic fingerprint of a Bitcoin block
• "Wallet": A digital tool for storing, sending, and receiving Bitcoin

Eligibility & Compliance

Age Requirements

3.1. You must be at least 18 years of age or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher, to participate in this Service.

Jurisdictional Compliance

3.2. You are solely responsible for ensuring that your participation in lottery activities is legal under the laws of your jurisdiction. This includes but is not limited to:

• Local gambling and lottery regulations
• Digital asset and Bitcoin laws
• Cross-border transaction regulations
• Tax reporting and compliance obligations

Privacy & Access

3.3. The use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and similar privacy tools is permitted and encouraged for enhanced security and privacy protection.

Game Mechanics

Betting Process

4.1. Each lottery entry requires a payment of exactly 1 satoshi (0.00000001 BTC).

4.2. All payments must be processed exclusively through the Lightning Network using LNURL protocol.

4.3. Players select a unique 8-digit number ranging from 00000001 to 99999999.

4.4. Multiple participants may select the same number, creating shared winning opportunities.

4.5. Only confirmed Lightning Network payments constitute valid lottery entries.

Betting Schedule

Drawing Schedule

4.6. Lottery drawings occur automatically every 144 Bitcoin blocks, approximately once every 24 hours.

4.7. The exact timing depends on Bitcoin network hash rate and block discovery times.

Winning Number Determination

Cryptographic Process

5.1. The winning number is determined through a provably fair cryptographic process using Bitcoin Block 144's hash:

1. The complete block hash (256-bit hexadecimal string) is obtained
2. The hexadecimal hash is converted to its decimal representation
3. A modulo operation is performed: decimal_value % 99999999 + 1
4. The result produces an 8-digit number between 00000001 and 99999999

Transparency & Verification

5.2. This mathematical process is:

• Completely transparent and verifiable on the Bitcoin blockchain
• Impossible to manipulate or predict in advance
• Auditable by any participant using publicly available blockchain data
• Deterministic and reproducible by independent third parties

Prize Distribution

Jackpot Structure

6.1. Prize Pool Composition: The jackpot consists of 100% of all valid bet payments collected during the betting period.

6.2. Winner Allocation: 84% of the total jackpot is distributed to winners, with 16% retained for operational expenses, platform maintenance, and future development.

Payout Distribution

6.3. Single Winner: If only one participant selected the winning number, they receive the entire 84% winner allocation.

6.4. Multiple Winners: If multiple participants selected the winning number, the 84% allocation is divided proportionally based on the number of winning tickets each participant holds.

Rollover Mechanism

6.5. In the event that no participant selected the winning number, the entire jackpot (100%) rolls over to the subsequent lottery round, creating potentially larger prizes.

Payment Processing

6.6. Payment Method: All winnings are distributed via on-chain Bitcoin transactions to ensure security and immutability.

6.7. Payment Timing: Distributions are processed automatically and immediately upon completion of the drawing and verification process.

6.8. Network Fees: Standard Bitcoin network transaction fees apply to all payouts and are deducted from the winning amount.

Disclaimers & Warnings

No Advisory Services

8.1. The Daily Thunder explicitly does not provide:

• Investment, financial, or economic advice
• Legal counsel or regulatory guidance
• Tax preparation or compliance assistance
• Gambling addiction counseling or support
• Technical support for external wallets or services

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