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Yeah, however, the prize pool may be extended to cover as far as the 20th or 50th position, Moreover, everyone that participates at least deserves some consolation.

I think having larger top prizes works better rather than diluting the pool too much to make it not worth pushing hard. There will be other benefits along the way I think.

I think having larger top prizes works better rather than diluting the pool too much to make it not worth pushing hard

It's true to some extent. However, we know, no matter how we all push, we all can't be on the top place. Yet, every effort is worth it. A benchmark can be set though. Like you said, I hope more sponsors will emerge.