Question 1

How does Lucilla work?

Accepted Answer

Challenge a friend to a step match, pick a stake (free or real USDC — $1, $5, $10, $20), and whoever walks more steps over the match duration wins the pot. Step counts are pulled from a wearable (Fitbit, Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Garmin, Google Pixel Watch) so no one can fake a walk. Winnings settle on-chain on Base.

Question 2

Is Lucilla gambling?

Accepted Answer

No. Lucilla is skills-based — the outcome is determined entirely by who takes more real, verified steps during the match. There is no randomness, no chance element, and no house edge. Entry stakes go directly to the winner's wallet. This is legally distinct from gambling in most jurisdictions because skill, not chance, decides the winner.

Question 3

How is Lucilla different from Pacer, Sweatcoin, or StepN?

Accepted Answer

Pacer pays points (not cash) and uses phone-only step counts that can be gamed. Sweatcoin pays in-app currency with poor real-money redemption. StepN requires buying NFT sneakers and collapsed in 2022. Lucilla pays real USDC on Base, requires a real wearable for paid matches (fraud-resistant), and works competitively — you win money by beating friends, not by hitting a solo step target.

Question 4

What wearables are supported?

Accepted Answer

Fitbit, Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Garmin, and Google Pixel Watch are supported for paid (stake-based) matches — these have tamper-resistant step APIs. Phone-only step counts are accepted for free matches where there's no money on the line.

Question 5

Is Lucilla available now?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lucilla is live on iOS on the App Store and on Android via Google Play. Free step matches, the journal and social cost nothing; paid matches stake USDC from your own wallet.