> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ponsians-docs.gitbook.io/ponx/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ponsians-docs.gitbook.io/ponx/play-to-earn/faq.md). # FAQ ❗**Is the game free to play?**\ Yes. You can start playing without any upfront cost. *** ❗**Do I need a crypto wallet to play?**\ No. A wallet is only required when you want to withdraw (claim) your earned $PONX tokens. *** ❗**How do I get resources?**\ You get resources by mining rocks in the Mine using Pix’s pickaxe. *** ❗**What resources can I mine?**\ You can mine Gold, Silver, and Bronze. *** ❗**When can I sell my Gold, Silver, or Bronze?**\ You can sell resources only when the Market is open and an active 2-hour market window is running. Selling is disabled during maintenance periods at the start of each pool cycle. *** ❗**Can I sell resources at any time?**\ No. Selling is only possible during active market windows and not during the first 10 minutes of each 12-hour pool cycle. *** ❗**What happens when I sell resources?**\ Your resources are converted into points. These points are used to calculate your share of the $PONX reward pool when the window closes. *** ❗**How are points calculated?**\ Gold gives 8 points, Silver gives 3 points, and Bronze gives 1 point. *** ❗**When do I receive my $PONX tokens?**\ After a market window closes, $PONX is calculated and credited to your Reserved $PONX balance first, then transferred to your available balance. *** ❗**Why are my $PONX tokens marked as “Reserved”?**\ Reserved $PONX means the tokens were earned but are not yet fully available on your balance for withdrawal. *** ❗**When will $PONX arrive in my wallet?**\ $PONX arrives in your wallet only after you submit a successful Claim request and it is processed according to the current game rules. *** ❗**How many times can I withdraw $PONX to my wallet?**\ The number of withdrawals 1 per day. *** ❗**Can one player take all the $PONX from a market window?**\ No. A single player can receive a maximum of 20% of the window’s pool, even if they contribute most of the points. *** ❗**Why did I earn less $PONX than I expected?**\ This can happen if many players sold resources in the same window, if you hit the 20% cap, or if the total number of points in the window was high. *** ❗**Why can’t I mine anymore?**\ You may have reached your daily mining limit, your backpack may be full, or you may be waiting for a hit cooldown or rock regeneration. *** ❗**What happens if my backpack is full?**\ You cannot collect more resources until you sell some or spend them on upgrades. *** ❗**Do rocks regenerate?**\ Yes. Rocks regenerate their health based on fixed 6-hour regeneration windows. *** ❗**Can I lose my resources?**\ No. Resources stored in your backpack are safe unless you spend or sell them. *** ❗**Can I upgrade my character?**\ Yes. You can upgrade movement speed, mining efficiency, backpack capacity, and combat-related stats using in-game resources. *** ❗**Is there an optimal upgrade strategy?**\ No. Different strategies work depending on how you prefer to play and participate in the Market. *** ❗**Will the game be updated in the future?**\ Yes. The game is actively developed, and new features, balance changes, and improvements may be introduced over time, Season 2 is coming shortly, Season 3 aswell. *** ❗**How many Seasons are planned?**\ Currently, three Seasons are planned. *** ❗**Does $PONX reset between Seasons?**\ $PONX earned and claimed to your wallet is not affected by Seasons. In-game balances or mechanics may change based on Season rules. *** ❗**Is it better to sell early or late in a market window?**\ There is no guaranteed optimal timing. Selling early gives you visibility on your points, while selling late may reduce competition or increase it, depending on player behavior. *** ❗**Do upgrades affect market rewards directly?**\ Upgrades do not change point values directly, but they improve your ability to mine better resources, which indirectly increases your point generation. *** ❗**Is there a maximum number of points I can submit per window?**\ There is no hard point limit, but the **20% pool cap** limits the maximum reward a single player can receive per window. *** ❗**What happens to undistributed $PONX from a window?**\ Any $PONX not distributed due to caps or low participation remains in the system and will be distributed in next windows. *** ❗**Can I skip a window and sell in the next one?**\ Yes. Resources stay in your backpack until you decide to sell them. *** ❗**Is Ponsians fully on-chain?**\ Gameplay actions are designed to be fast and user-friendly, while reward distribution and claiming are powered by Robinhood L2. *** ❗**Will future Seasons introduce new gameplay mechanics?**\ Yes. Future Seasons may introduce new activities, systems, or ways to earn, expanding beyond mining. *** ❗**Can strategies change between Seasons?**\ Yes. Each Season may require different strategies depending on mechanics, limits, and economic rules.