A real stake, not a streak badge
Set a sleep-score threshold and a dollar amount. Hit it through the stake period and you keep your money; miss it and part of it is forfeited.
ZzzStake
Bet real money on your own sleep score.
A self-commitment app that turns Apple Watch sleep-score consistency into a real-money stake against yourself — hit your threshold and keep it, miss it and forfeit part to a charity you choose. Currently a live preview: stakes are tracked end-to-end, but real payment processing hasn't shipped yet.
What it does
Loss aversion, applied to sleep instead of habits.
Built on a proven mechanic
Modeled on the loss-aversion commitment mechanic behind stickK and Beeminder, applied to sleep consistency instead of weight or habits.
A real sleep-scoring formula
Duration, bedtime consistency, and interruptions are weighted into a single score against Apple Watch sleep data — not a black box.
Forfeits go somewhere real
Missed stakes split between keeping the project running and a charity you pick, not just disappearing.
FAQ
Common questions
Is this actually charging real money right now?
Not yet. ZzzStake is a live preview — stakes, scores, and forfeits are all tracked for real, but the payment flow and required legal review haven't shipped, so no card is charged today.
How does it know my sleep score?
It's built against Apple Watch sleep data using a scoring formula that weighs duration, bedtime consistency, and interruptions.
What happens to a forfeited stake?
It's split between keeping ZzzStake running and a charity of your choice, in the ratio disclosed on your stake.
Can I cancel a stake?
Yes — cancellation is built in for when plans change.
Is this gambling?
It's a self-commitment device — you're betting against your own future behavior, not against odds or other people, in the same category as stickK and Beeminder. Real-money staking still deserves careful judgment, which is part of why payment processing hasn't shipped yet.