# How does it work?

zkRace is a platform that **simulates real-life horse racing and gives players the ultimate horse racing experience.** **It contains not only the race itself but also other parts of the industry.**

Horse owners can **own, breed, rent and trade horses** as well as **compete in races**. **Hippodromes host races and compete against each other** to attract participants.

**As a front-running NFT horse racing metaverse, zkRace is redefining web3 gaming, merging unparalleled scalability and transparency with a player-centric approach:**

1. **Blockchain-verified:** zkRace ensures a smooth and enjoyable gaming experience fully verified on the blockchain, merging transparency, scalability, and fun via ZK-rollup layer-2 technology.
2. **Fully multi-chain:** zkRace is the first decentralized horse racing ecosystem stepping outside of single-chain capabilities, dominating most if not all relevant chains.
3. **Player-driven:** Player-centered, zkRace ensures a tailored gaming experience, actively working on meeting player in-game needs.
4. **Athlete-positive:** zkRace’s immersive gaming experience resonates with the spirit of athletes within the metaverse, making it rewarding at the same time.
5. **Easily accessible:** zkRace’s effortlessly accessible experience is designed for easy onboarding, navigation, and entry, especially tailored for non-crypto users.
6. **Real-life applicable:** zkRace transcends the crypto realm, embracing real-life application by integrating actual racing events and forging partnerships beyond the crypto world.
