F.A.Q.
How does the leaderboard work?
You pay to rank. The project with the highest active bid sits at #1. If someone bids more than you, they take your spot. There are no signups, no accounts, no waitlists. You pick a category, enter your project details, pay, and you're on the board instantly.
What are the categories?
The leaderboard is divided into categories: AI Tools, SEO & Growth, Dev Tools, and Startups. You select a category when submitting your bid. The “All Combatants” view shows the global leaderboard across all categories ranked by bid amount.
What is the 5% Daily Decay?
Every night at Midnight UTC, every bid on the board loses 5% of its current value. This prevents early bidders from holding a top spot indefinitely. If you want to stay on top, you need to keep feeding your position.
Can I top up an existing bid?
Currently, each bid is a standalone entry. To increase your position, submit a new bid with a higher amount for your project. Your previous bid will continue to decay independently.
What happens if my bid decays to $0?
If your bid decays below $0.01, it is removed from the leaderboard entirely. You would need to submit a new bid to re-enter the arena.
Do you track clicks on my link?
Yes. When visitors click your project link on the leaderboard, we route the click through our server to record it before redirecting the visitor to your URL. This allows us to display a global “Clicks Delivered” counter and may be used for future per-project analytics. No personal data about the clicking visitor is stored.
Can I get a refund?
No. All bids are final and non-refundable. You are paying for temporary, competitive placement on a public leaderboard. Please review our Terms of Service before bidding.
Can my project be removed?
We reserve the right to remove any project that is illegal, malicious, deceptive, or violates our payment provider's Acceptable Use Policy. Removed projects forfeit their bid amount with no refund.
How do I contact you?
For questions, concerns, or data requests, email us at info@riotbid.com.