> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.uniocean.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.uniocean.io/forecast-platform/settlement/auto-claims.md).

# Auto Claims

Uniocean automatically distributes rewards to winners after settlement. Users do not need to manually claim, sign transactions, or pay gas fees.

## How It Works

```mermaid
flowchart LR
    A[Settlement Complete] --> B[Winners Identified]
    B --> C[Merkle Proofs Generated]
    C --> D[Batch Claim Transactions]
    D --> E[Smart Contract Verifies Proofs]
    E --> F[Wallets Credited]
```

### Batch Processing

The platform groups reward claims into efficient batch transactions. Multiple winners are claimed in a single blockchain transaction, reducing network costs while ensuring timely delivery.

### Gas Fees Covered

Users never pay gas fees for receiving rewards. The platform covers all transaction costs associated with claiming.

### Merkle Proof Verification

Each auto-claim transaction includes the winner's Merkle proof. The smart contract verifies the proof against the on-chain Merkle root before releasing funds. This ensures only legitimate winners receive their calculated amounts.

## Timing

Rewards are typically delivered within minutes after settlement completes. The exact timing depends on:

* Network congestion
* Number of winners in the market
* Batch processing queue

## Retry Logic

Claims never expire. If a claim fails due to network congestion, gas estimation issues, or temporary blockchain outages, the system automatically retries until successful.

The platform uses a pool of relay wallets to handle high-volume periods. If one relay wallet runs low on gas, claims are routed through another wallet automatically.

## What Users See

After a market settles:

1. The market status changes to **Settled**
2. Winners see their reward amount in the results
3. The reward is credited to their platform wallet
4. Transaction details are available in their dashboard

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## Related Pages

* [Settlement Process](/forecast-platform/settlement/settlement-process.md)
* [Merkle Proofs](/forecast-platform/settlement/merkle-proofs.md)
* [Reward Overview](/forecast-platform/rewards/overview.md)
* [Dashboard](broken://pages/894845f30d2081b08e7d7a79e53422a4c437c8d3)