what's Upshot?
Upshot is a blockchain-based platform on Base that introduces prediction markets through collectible card packs. Users "rip" packs to reveal prediction cards, which can be traded on the marketplace or used to participate in high-stakes predictions about internet culture, events, and crypto trends. The system incentivizes community growth via referral rewards, where inviters earn cashback and fees from referrals' activities, with points like Shot Points for ecosystem engagement. Key mechanics include pack drops with partners, limited-supply claims, and a referral vault that unlocks free packs at thresholds. Marketplace trades generate fees split between referrers and burns, fostering a sustainable economy. Designed for viral, gamified predictions, it bridges DeFi elements with collectibles in a beta phase transitioning to mainnet.
F1 Chinese Grand Prix prediction packs went on sale, closing 2026-03-14 23:20 UTC.
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x.com/upshot_cardsF1 Chinese Grand Prix prediction packs went on sale, with the event scheduled to close on 2026-03-14 at approximately 23:20 UTC (3 days 19 hours from tweet timestamp).
Introduced a new feature allowing users to burn gold for XP to increase rank progression.
Launched Oscars 98th Prediction Packs and paid out $512.64 for an Oscars Best Actor contest.
Enables users to send packs as gifts to other users.
Received backing from Collab Currency.
Plans a TGE with a points earning program currently active for early participants.
Won Base batches startup track, distributed $50,000 grant to users; distributes $24K March rewards with payout locks April 1st, 2026.
Launched mainnet on Base February 26th, 2026. March Mayhem #1 contest sold out, F1 Australian Grand Prix card pack sale held March 3rd, and NCAA Tournament Packs launched March 14th; currently features 6 live contests and 42 scheduled events.
Sold out F1 prediction packs across 5 different bundles, including 25 base packs plus 10 bonus packs.
First Base packs launch coming soon with early access codes being distributed to community members.
Won Base Batches Startup Track competition at EF DevCon from 50 teams with a prediction card game on Base.
Platform integrates Privy for security and authentication infrastructure.
Upshot Cards announces partnership with Claynosaurz, giving holders early access, ability to skip 10k+ waitlist, and 100XP boost.
Launched prediction card platform with upcoming closed alpha, received backing from Renaud Partners.
Building Allora Network, a decentralized AI system with pay-what-you-want model, backed by Polychain, Framework, CoinFund, and Blockchain Capital.
February 2024 marks complete strategic pivot to decentralized AI network development under new Allora Labs brand.