> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.overtime.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.overtime.io/get-started/what-is-overtime.md).

# What is Overtime?

A fully onchain sportsbook ecosystem

## What is Overtime?

Looking for something truly **fun and innovative in DeFi**?\
Meet **Overtime.io**, the fully onchain sportsbook and casino ecosystem that's redefining online betting and trading.

Overtime lets you place bets on **popular sporting events**, play **onchain casino games** and engage in **digital options trading**, all powered by **smart contracts** and secured by **Chainlink and Pyth oracle data feeds**. No central authority. No gatekeepers. Just **pure, decentralized fun onchain**.

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#### Why Overtime?

Overtime isn't just another sportsbook. It's **fully onchain betting infrastructure**:

* 🔗 **100% Onchain** – Every bet is executed transparently with immutable smart contracts.
* 🏦 **Self-Custody** – You stay in control of your funds. No centralized custodians, no middlemen.
* 🌍 **Permissionless Access** – No signups, no bans, no account limits on winners.
* 💰 **Instant Liquidity** – Enjoy fast payouts and competitive odds without delays.
* 🎰 **Onchain Casino** – Thirteen casino games, every result generated by Chainlink VRF, every payout rule readable onchain. Verify it yourself.
* 🎁 **Rewards All Year** – Earn airdrops, free bets, and loyalty rewards.
* 🔥 **Value to $OVER** – Protocol revenue funds $OVER buybacks and burns, and $OVER holders govern the protocol directly.

Traders can experience all the fun of sports betting with permissionless access, no one taking custody of your funds, and no user registration. The smart contracts have no function to exclude or stop a user. It is only you versus the smart contracts.

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#### How It Works

1. **Connect** your EVM wallet or social account.
2. **Deposit** supported cryptocurrencies directly into your personal onchain account.
3. **Bet** on sports, play casino games or trade digital options instantly.
4. **Withdraw** anytime, with no restrictions and no delays.

Overtime combines the **thrill of traditional sportsbooks and casinos** with the **security and freedom of DeFi**. There are no blacklists, no custodians, and no centralized control. It's **you versus the smart contracts**.

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#### A New Era of Permissionless Betting

Overtime brings **decentralization, instant liquidity and competitive odds together in one platform**. Whether you're betting, playing or trading, you're part of a **new era of permissionless betting.**

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Overtime is here to **bring the game to the blockchain**, and you're invited to play.

#### Shortcuts

* [Overtime Sportsbook App](https://www.overtimemarkets.xyz/)
* [Overtime Casino](https://www.overtimemarkets.xyz/casino)
* [Introduction to Overtime Casino](/overtime-casino/introduction-to-overtime-casino.md)
* [Governance](/learn-about-overtime/overtime-governance.md)
* [Step by step guide to using Overtime](/get-started/how-to-bet.md)
* [Frequently Asked Questions](/get-started/faq.md)