> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://fcm-1.gitbook.io/fcm-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://fcm-1.gitbook.io/fcm-docs/faq.md). # FAQ #### **1. What is FCM?** Football Capital Markets (FCM) is a fully on-chain platform where real football players become tradable digital assets.\ Their **performance**, **market demand**, and **real-world value** influence price. *** #### **2. How do I start?** ✅ Visit **FCM.fun**\ ✅ Connect a wallet\ ✅ Buy any player token\ ✅ Hold, trade, or build a squad\ \ Mobile app onboarding (email, card payments, no wallet required) is coming for Web2 fans. *** #### **3. How is this different from fantasy or betting?** * You **own** the player tokens you buy * You can **sell anytime** - no “win or lose” slip * Real-world performance drives price * Holders get **rewards** instead of losing bets | Feature | Betting | Fantasy Sports | FCM | | ------------ | ------------------ | -------------- | ----------------------------- | | Ownership | ❌ None | ❌ Temporary | ✅ You own tokens | | Outcome | Win/Lose | Win per round | ✅ Continuous market | | Payout | Risk of total loss | Limited | ✅ Sell anytime + earn rewards | | Engagement | Passive | Semi-active | ✅ Trade, earn, speculate | | Transparency | Centralized | Centralized | ✅ On-chain | #### **4. How do I make money?** Players can profit in multiple ways:\ \- Price appreciation \ \- Rewards from weekly buybacks based on player performance\ \- Airdrops, packs, competitions, prediction markets *** #### **5. Where do the rewards come from?** FCM generates revenue from: * Creator fees on Pump.fun launches * Swap fees on FCM.fun & mobile app * Mystery packs & competitions * Prediction markets\ \ A % of all these fees is used to **buy back tokens** and reward holders. *** #### **6. What affects a player’s token price?** * Goals * Assists * Clean sheets * Match influence * Transfers * Injuries * Market demand and volume If the player performs well, demand increases → price can rise. *** #### **7. What blockchain does FCM run on?** Solana - because it’s fast, cheap, and ideal for real-time trading. *** #### **8. Do I need crypto experience to use FCM?** No.\ Anyone buy, sell, and build teams without needing to understand wallets or DeFi deeply. *** #### **9. Can anyone list fake players?** No.\ All players are verified on fcm.fun. *** #### **10. What are Team Competitions?** Create a lineup of 11 player tokens.\ When those players score points in real life, you earn a share of a reward pool.\ Top teams split rewards proportional to performance. | Event | Points | | ------------------------ | ------ | | Goal (Forward) | +8 | | Goal (Midfielder) | +10 | | Goal (Defender) | +12 | | Assist | +6 | | Clean Sheet (Goalkeeper) | +8 | | Clean Sheet (Defender) | +6 | | Win (played ≥1 min) | +3 | | Draw (played ≥1 min) | +1 | *** #### **11. Will there be an app?** Yes - iOS and Android.\ FCM is designed to onboard Web2 fans at scale. *** #### **12. Is this legal betting?** No.\ You are trading digital commodities with real ownership - not placing operator-run bets.\ No odds. No house. No “lose slip.” *** #### **13. Can clubs or leagues participate?** Yes - via: * Licensing * Drops * Sponsored competitions * Local market APIs *** #### **14. Why does this matter?** For the first time, fans can **own the upside** of players they believe in - not just predict and lose. #### **15. What is “Market Cap”?** Think of it like a player’s total value on the market. **Market Cap = Token Price × Total Tokens in circulation** * If more people buy a player → price goes up → market cap rises. * If people sell → market cap drops. In football words:\ **Market Cap = how much the whole world thinks a player is worth right now.** *** #### **16. What is a “Token”?** A token is a digital share of a player.\ If you own 1% of a player’s token supply, it’s like owning 1% exposure of that player in the game. *** #### **17. What is a “Wallet”?** A wallet is just a digital account where your player tokens are stored. * MetaMask / Phantom = crypto wallets * Apple Pay / Card onboarding will make this even easier later *** #### **18. What does “On-chain” mean?** All actions (buy, sell, rewards) happen transparently on the blockchain.\ No company controls prices - **only buyers and sellers do**. *** #### **19. How do I make money here?** Two main ways: ✅ **Price goes up** \ ✅ **Rewards** - if your player performs well, you receive tokens from buybacks, competitions, or airdrops Unlike betting, you **don’t lose everything** because you still own the tokens. *** #### **20. What happens if my player plays well?** * Goals, assists, wins, clean sheets → increase demand * Demand pushes price up * Holders earn performance rewards Good form = market momentum. *** #### **21. What happens if my player plays badly?** * Price may go down * But you can still hold, sell, or trade for someone else * No “you lose everything” outcome *** #### **22. Do I need football knowledge?** Not mandatory - but it helps. Some people trade based on: * Injuries * Transfers * Club hype * Media attention * Stats and analytics *** #### **23. What is “Circulating Supply”?** How many player tokens are available on the market. Small supply = price moves faster\ Big supply = price moves slower Just like rare player cards are worth more, a low-supply token can pump harder. *** #### **24. What is a “Buyback”?** Every week, part of platform revenue buys player tokens from the market, increasing price pressure. Performance → points → buybacks → holder rewards It’s like the system automatically “supports” good players. *** #### **25. What is a “Clean Sheet”?** When a team doesn’t concede a goal. * Defenders and goalkeepers earn extra points *** *** #### **26. Can I withdraw money?** Yes.\ Sell tokens → receive SOL or USDC → withdraw to exchange or card (depending on region). --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. 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