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

# Bookiebot Indepth

Bookiebot is a robust and rewarding protocol. Go in-depth and learn more below.

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<summary>What are the fees for using Bookiebot?</summary>

* There are no user fees charged by Bookiebot, nor does Bookiebot take any cut of users' winnings.
* See Overtime docs for any info on fees/spreads/odds on Optimism: <https://docs.overtimemarkets.xyz/>
* See Azuro docs for any info on fees/spreads/odds on Polygon: <https://gem.azuro.org/>

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<summary>How does Bookiebot earn revenue?</summary>

* Whenever you bet through Bookiebot, your wallet interacts with either the Azuro or Overtime betting pools. The liquidity pools earn through a spread embedded in the odds on which bettors place bets. The profit from the difference is taken by Azuro/Overtime.
* With bets placed through Azuro's liquidity pools Bookiebot earns 60% of the profit from the pools.
* With bets placed through Overtimes liquidity pools Bookiebot earns 1% of all betting volume.

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<summary>What security measures does Bookiebot have in place?</summary>

* Users private keys are encrypted using industry standard encryption.
* Bookiebot is never in custody of users' funds. The wallet created by the bot is a self-custodial wallet.
* Upon creation of the new wallet users are given their private key.
* Users may store their private keys or import the wallet into Metamask to use just like any other EOA wallet.
* **Always treat your wallet as a hot wallet.** You can find additional information about keeping your wallet secure [here](/product-docs/product-guides/first-time-user.md#important-information-about-keeping-your-wallet-secure).

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<summary>What is Azuro?</summary>

* You can think of Azuro as a suite of upgradable smart contracts that together create a protocol which can be used permissionlessly for the creation of applications & products for betting with ERC-20 tokens on EVM-compatible blockchains.
* Bookiebot is an Affiliated front end of Azuro.
* To deep dive into Azuro, go here <https://gem.azuro.org/>

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<summary>What is Overtime?</summary>

* Overtime is a positional market for popular sporting events that operates without relying on a centralized entity, utilizing Automate Market Maker smart contracts for single and parlay bets as well as Chainlink oracles for data feeds.&#x20;
* Bookiebot is an gold tier affiliated front end of Overtime.
* To deep dive into Overtime, go here <https://docs.overtimemarkets.xyz/>

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<summary>Bridge Partner - Stargate</summary>

* For our custom built-in bridge service, Bookiebot utilizes Stargate/Layer Zero, the most secure and well tested bridge available.&#x20;
* Please see Stargate's documentation to dive deep into Stargate, <https://stargateprotocol.gitbook.io/stargate/>

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