# Impossible Futures: A Guide

With [*Impossible Futures*,](https://impossible-futures.com) you're not just voting — you're backing real projects building on the Autonomi Network. By locking your Autonomi tokens, you pledge support to your favourite finalist apps using [**Pledge Points**](/impossible-futures-a-guide/how-it-works-for-backers/pledge-points-explained.md), getting you a share of a generous [**rewards pool**](/impossible-futures-a-guide/how-it-works-for-backers/how-rewards-are-shared.md) — and a shot at bonus cash prizes if the project succeeds.

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## What You'll Find in This Guide

Whether you're new or already backing, here’s what you need to know:

#### [How Backing Works](/impossible-futures-a-guide/how-it-works-for-backers.md) — for Backers

Lock Autonomi tokens, pledge support, earn rewards if your backed projects succeed.

#### [**Pledge Points Explained**](/impossible-futures-a-guide/how-it-works-for-backers/pledge-points-explained.md)

How the Pledge Point system works, how you use them to back, and how they’re used to calculate rewards.

#### [**How Rewards Are Shared**](/impossible-futures-a-guide/how-it-works-for-backers/how-rewards-are-shared.md)

Understand how the main Autonomi token reward pool is distributed, how it grows over time, and how your support translates into rewards.

#### [**Cash Prizes**](/impossible-futures-a-guide/how-it-works-for-backers/cash-prizes.md)

Extra rewards available if the project you backed wins a main prize — but only if you got in early.

#### [**Unlocking Your Rewards**](/impossible-futures-a-guide/how-it-works-for-backers/unlocking-your-rewards.md)

When you’ll get your Autonomi tokens back and how your reward tokens and cash prizes are distributed.

#### [How Backing Works](/impossible-futures-a-guide/how-it-works-for-builders.md) — **For Builders**

Details for developers in the program — what’s on offer, how projects are judged, and how to stay eligible for the prizes.

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### Still Have Questions?

Check out our [FAQs](/faqs.md) for quick answers about eligibility, timing, and how the reward logic works.

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### Ready to Back the ~~im~~possible?

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