Recently, I noticed a trading competition on DEAD Exchange. After taking a close look at the event design, I can honestly say it's not just a gimmick.

The most direct selling point is the $30,000 prize pool. It's not in virtual coins or project tokens, but real cash in USDT. Moreover, the prize pool isn't concentrated in one or two big prizes but divided into four different activities for distribution. This means all participants have a chance to share the rewards, so it's not just the top players who benefit.

These four activities are actually quite thoughtfully designed. Different groups of participants have various entry points—whether it's trading volume rankings, profitability, or other competitive dimensions, everyone can find their own position. This design approach is smarter than competitions that only focus on trading volume, since not everyone can pour large sums into trading to boost their rankings.

For the exchange, this kind of event essentially serves to filter and retain users. By offering real cash rewards, active users are motivated to participate, which improves the platform's data and increases engagement. For participants, although the total prize pool of $30,000 isn't enough to make someone overnight rich, it still provides tangible incentives for trading competitions.