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title: "How is the snapshot balance determined?"
description: "The snapshot balance is taken at the time of the Challenge announcement on 3 August. Only net growth above this snapshot counts toward entries."
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# How is the snapshot balance determined?

The snapshot balance is taken at the time of the Challenge announcement on 3 August. Only net growth above this snapshot counts toward entries.