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Season Five: Kicks off this Monday with a $50k Maiden ‍

Bi-weekly AMA: Come hang with Nick in Discord and have your say‍

Must read: Insights from Blockchain Bloodline‍

Winner’s Circle: Tournament victories, stable milestones and more!

Trivia: August Top Ten 1v1 Trivia 

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Season 5 Kicks Off with a New Maiden Stakes!

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Mini Season 5 is here, and that means it’s Maiden time! Here’s everything you need to know:

• $50,000 Prize Pool: Compete for your share of the massive prize.
• Event Dates: September 2-3 (UTC).
• Finals Distances: 1400m, 2000m, 2600m.
• Top 6 Payouts: Only the best will take home the winnings.

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But that's not all—Season 5 brings some significant updates:

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C4-C6 Tournaments Overhaul

There will no longer be paid tournaments for Classes 4-6. Instead, the prize pools from these classes are being consolidated into Classes 1-3. For Classes 4-6, free <100 and <250 race tournaments will now be available, featuring 250x XP multipliers to help horses advance to higher classes.

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Bonus Prizes

Similar to Season 4, Season 5 also has bonus prizes. The stables with the most paid racing engagement points and the most Sit & Go engagement points will be rewarded. Additionally, from each of the paid <100 and <250 race tournaments, one horse that attempted to qualify in Classes 1 and 2 will be selected, with the stable owner receiving $200 in ZED Token. A total of 6 winners will be chosen.

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Stay tuned for more details on the Rounds, Gates, and Advancers (Total Qualifiers) for the Maiden.

For the full schedule and breakdown, check out the guide here.

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Join the Conversation: Chat with ZEDx with Nick!

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If you’ve got burning questions about ZEDx or ideas to share, this is your bi-weekly opportunity to get answers.  Join Nick and the team in our Discord #zedx-discussion channel next Wednesday September 4 at 6 PM ET!

He'll be hanging out for an hour, ready to hear from you, so come say ‘hi’!

Join us in Discord!

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Blockchain Bloodline: Must-Read Blogs!
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Blockchain Bloodline has been delivering some in-depth insights on ZED RUN’s transition to ZEDx. His last blog, The Latest from ZEDx is a must-read for anyone looking to stay informed on the latest developments.

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In it, he recaps the recent AMA, sharing key takeaways and his perspective on the discussions. If you’re curious about how ZEDx will reshape the game, this is the post to check out. While you’re there, don’t miss Blockchain Bloodline’s other ZEDx-related blogs:

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• How I Would Allocate ZEDx Rewards
• 7 Reasons to Get Excited for ZEDx
  
  

Bottom line: If you’re interested in the transition and want a non-biased take, following Blockchain Bloodline is a no-brainer. His insights are sharp, and his writing always delivers.

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Winner’s Circle

Congrats to Blockchain Guardian and X-Droid #1084 for crushing the win in the C5 marathoners <100 final! Nailed it!

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Shoutout to Lam Racing and their champion horse, Spirit of Engagement who dominated the <100 and <250 C5 Marathoner Finals!

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August Top Ten 1v1 Trivia 

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Which horse has won the most in 1v1 races?

1. Dreamwalker
2. Mercury Rising
3. Amp and Adrenalin
4. Game Baby

Which horse is a Nakamoto Z1 Genesis?

1. Kauto Riko
2. Amp and Adrenalin
3. Milk of Ampnesia
4. The Assassin

What stable owns 'Destined to Shine'?

1. Totu Stable
2. Cadet Racing 🏇
3. 🔻Down Mustang🔻
4. ♣️Ranch Bonanza♣️

Which horse is the only Buterin in the top 10?

1. Dreamwalker
2. The Assassin
3. Kauto Riko
4. A Matter of Time

How much has 'Game Baby' won in ETH?

1. 0.0560 ETH
2. 0.0581 ETH
3. 0.0516 ETH
4. 0.0670 ETH

How many of the top 10 horses belong to Cadet Racing 🏇?

1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 5

Which two horses are owned by 🔻Down Mustang🔻?

1. Mercury Rising & Kauto Riko
2. Gun Joy & The Assassin
3. A Matter of Time & Dreamwalker
4. Amp and Adrenalin & Game Baby

What breed and rarity is 'Mercury Rising'?

1. Nakamoto Z1 Genesis
2. Nakamoto Z2 Genesis
3. Nakamoto Z3 Legendary
4. Finney Z7 Genesis

Which stable owns 'A Matter of Time'?

1. ♣️Ranch Bonanza♣️
2. Totu Stable
3. 🏇Detroit Green Pasture
4. ▄▀▄▀▄▀ Folly🍀▄▀▄▀▄▀

Which Finney horse has the highest earnings?

1. Gun Joy
2. Kauto Riko
3. The Assassin
4. Destined to Shine

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Last week’s answers:

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Season 4 Timeline Challenge

1.  Maiden

2.  <100 Races

3.  Open Premier

4.  <250 Races

5.  Open 1v1

6.  <100 Races (2)

7.  Open Sit & Go Premier

8.  <500 Races

9.  Open Premier (2)

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