Think competitive programming,
but you get paid.
GasWars is a platform where developers compete to write the most efficient code possible. You enter an arena, solve a challenge, and if your solution performs better than everyone else's — you win real money.
It works like this: multiple developers enter the same challenge. Everyone writes their own solution to the same problem. The platform runs all solutions under identical conditions and measures which one performs best. The winner takes the prize pool.
No judges. No subjectivity. The code speaks for itself.
Where does the money come from?
Companies post real problems, developers compete, and the best solution gets paid. The most efficient code always wins. Think of it like a programming competition with real prizes — you enter because you're skilled.
Bounties — companies pay you to optimize
A company has code that's inefficient and wants it optimized. They post a bounty and hundreds of developers compete to submit the most optimized version. The best solution wins the bounty. You don't pay anything to enter. The company pays, you earn.
Bounty Wars — guaranteed floor + optional entry fees
A sponsor puts up a guaranteed prize, and players can optionally add entry fees on top to grow the pool. Even if only a few players join, the minimum prize is guaranteed by the sponsor. If lots of players join, the pool grows even bigger.
Duels — optional skill-based prize pools
For competitive devs who want to put their skills to the test. Multiple developers each put in the same entry fee. The developer who writes the most efficient solution wins the prize. This mode is optional — you never have to use it.
Training — learn for free, zero risk
Don't want to put any money in? Training mode is completely free. Same challenges, same quality — just no entry fee and no prize pool. Perfect for improving your skills before entering paid arenas. Many developers will start here and move to paid modes when they feel ready.
BOTTOM LINE: You never have to spend money to use GasWars. Training is free. Bounties are free to enter. Duels are optional and only for developers who want to put their skills to the test. Every mode rewards skill — the difference is just the source of the prize pool.
Step by step. No surprises.
A challenge is created
Someone creates an arena with a specific coding challenge. They set the rules: how many players can join, how much it costs to enter (or if it's free), and the time limit.
Developers join
You join the arena and pay the entry fee (if there is one). Your entry fee goes into the prize pool. The more players, the bigger the pool.
Everyone submits their solution
You write your solution and submit it. Here's the key: nobody can see anyone else's solution until everyone has submitted. This prevents copying.
Solutions are revealed
Once everyone has submitted, all solutions are revealed at the same time. No one had an advantage.
The platform measures performance
Every solution is executed under the exact same conditions. The platform measures how efficient each one is — same input, same environment, no variables.
Winner takes the pool
The developer with the most efficient solution wins the prize pool. Payouts are automatic — no waiting, no disputes.
Four ways to compete.
BOUNTY
A company posts a real optimization problem with a prize. Developers compete for free — no entry fee. The best solution wins the reward. The company gets better code, you get paid. No risk for developers.
BOUNTY WAR
A sponsor posts a guaranteed prize, and players can optionally add entry fees to grow the pool even bigger. Think of it as a tournament with a guaranteed minimum — the more players join, the bigger the reward.
DUEL
Optional mode for competitive devs. Players enter with equal entry fees and compete head-to-head. The most efficient solution wins the prize. Only for developers who want to put their skills to the test.
TRAINING
Practice without risk. Same challenges as the real arenas, but no money involved and no ranking impact. Perfect for learning, testing strategies, or just having fun before entering paid modes.
No cheating. By design.
GasWars is built so that cheating is mathematically impossible, not just against the rules. Here's how:
Hidden submissions
When you submit your solution, it's encrypted. Nobody — not even the platform — can see what you wrote until everyone has submitted. This is done through a technique called commit-reveal: you first submit a locked version, then reveal it after the deadline.
Unpredictable test inputs
The inputs used to test your code are generated AFTER everyone has submitted. They come from a future event that nobody can predict. This means you can't tailor your solution to specific test cases — it has to be genuinely efficient.
Isolated execution
Every solution runs in a completely isolated environment. Your code can't access the internet, other solutions, or any external data. It's just your code, the input, and the clock. No exploits possible.
Automatic payouts
Winners are determined by the code, and payouts happen automatically. No human decides who wins. No disputes. No delays. The most efficient code wins, period.
Get your code optimized at scale.
Instead of hiring one optimization expert, post a bounty and let hundreds of developers compete to optimize your code. You only pay for the best result.
Smart contract optimization
Reduce gas costs for your users. A 20% gas reduction on a high-traffic contract can save thousands of dollars per day.
Algorithm challenges
Post a computational problem and let the community find the most efficient solution. Coming soon for Rust, Go, SQL, and more.
Code auditing through competition
Hundreds of eyes on your code, all trying to find the most efficient approach. It's like a crowdsourced audit focused on performance.
How bounties work
Under the hood. For the curious.
GasWars runs on the BNB Smart Chain (BSC). The entire competition lifecycle — from joining to payouts — is managed by smart contracts. No backend can interfere with results.
Common questions.
Do I need to know blockchain to participate?
For the current Solidity arena, yes — you need to know Solidity. But we're expanding to Rust, Move, Go, SQL, and general-purpose algorithm optimization. Those won't require any blockchain knowledge.
Is it free to try?
Yes. Training mode is completely free. You can practice on real challenges without risking any money or affecting your ranking.
How do I get paid?
Winnings are deposited to your wallet automatically through the smart contract. You claim them with one transaction — no middleman, no delays.
Can the platform steal my money?
No. The smart contracts are non-custodial. The platform never holds your funds — they go directly into the prize pool contract. Payouts are automatic and verifiable on-chain.
What prevents someone from copying the best solution?
The commit-reveal system. You submit an encrypted version of your solution first. Nobody can see it until all submissions are in. By then, it's too late to copy.
What languages will be supported?
Starting with Solidity (live now). Rust (Solana), Move (Sui), Go, and SQL are on the roadmap. Eventually, general-purpose algorithm optimization too.
How is 'efficiency' measured?
For Solidity, it's gas consumption — the less gas your code uses, the better. For future languages, it will be execution time, memory usage, or compute units depending on the runtime.