VHS, the developer behind blockchain horse racing project Zed Run, has released ZED Picks on mobile in the United States. The launch marks a new direction for the Zed Run brand, one of the earliest web3 gaming projects to gain traction.
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How ZED Picks works
ZED Picks is a mobile prediction game. Players pick which virtual horses they think will place well in upcoming races. The horses come from the broader ZED Champions ecosystem, each with their own bloodline, racing stats, and performance history that affect race outcomes.
A new race starts every 80 seconds. Players select two to four horses per race, and to win, every horse they picked must finish in the top four. The structure favors quick sessions built around reading racing data and making fast calls.
Features and gameplay structure
Beyond race predictions, ZED Picks includes daily bonuses, a referral program, and ongoing rewards paid out in Zcoin, the game's social currency. A second currency, Zcash, lets players compete for real prizes.
VHS CEO Nir Efrat says the app simplifies the experience while keeping strategic depth intact. The game extends the ZED ecosystem by lowering the barrier to entry for sports fans and gaming audiences, while still running on web3 infrastructure behind the scenes.
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Availability in the United States
ZED Picks is live on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store in most U.S. states. It's not available in Idaho, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, and Washington.
The restrictions stem from the game's classification as a sweepstakes-based skill game. Players can participate without spending money, which aligns with sweepstakes laws in many regions. But those laws differ state by state, blocking access in certain jurisdictions.
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The role of ZED Picks in the ecosystem
The launch shows VHS pushing the ZED Run franchise into new formats while keeping ties to its blockchain roots. By linking a prediction game directly to virtual horse performance in the ZED Champions ecosystem, VHS positions the title as a bridge between traditional gaming audiences and web3 participation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is ZED Picks?
ZED Picks is a mobile horse racing prediction game where players pick virtual horses they think will perform well in races. It's part of the ZED Champions web3 ecosystem.
How often do races take place in ZED Picks?
Races run roughly every 80 seconds, giving players frequent chances to make predictions and stay engaged.
What are Zcoin and Zcash in ZED Picks?
Zcoin is the social currency earned through bonuses and referrals. Zcash is used to compete for real prizes.
Is ZED Picks available in all U.S. states?
No. It's available in most states but not in Idaho, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, and Washington due to state-specific sweepstakes regulations.
Do players need to pay to play ZED Picks?
No. ZED Picks is classified as a sweepstakes-based skill game, so players can participate using free in-game currencies without spending money.
