# Equipping Cosmetics

## How Equipping Works

1. Open **LOCKER** (key 9)
2. Pick the category tab (SKIN, BACKGROUND, BADGE, etc.)
3. Tap an item → **EQUIP**
4. Server validates ownership → updates `locker_equipped` table
5. Other surfaces (game, profile, friends list) sync within seconds

## Equip Limits

| Category           | Limit                                        |
| ------------------ | -------------------------------------------- |
| Skin               | 1 active                                     |
| Background (Arena) | 1 active                                     |
| Theme              | 1 active                                     |
| Badge              | **1 active** (visible next to your username) |
| PFP                | 1 active (visible in friends/chat)           |
| Powerups           | **Up to 4 active**                           |

## The Active Badge

You can own multiple market badges (DEGEN, OG, WHALE, DIAMOND HANDS) but **only one is "worn"** at a time. That one shows next to your username everywhere — friends list, chat, leaderboard. Choose wisely; you can switch anytime.

## What Others See

* **PFP** → shows next to your username in friends list + chat
* **Equipped badge** → shows next to your username in friends list + chat + leaderboard
* **Skin/Arena** → only visible during your gameplay
* **Powerups** → only active during your gameplay

## BETA Badge

The BETA badge is automatic for the first 20 wallets to accept TOS — it's not in the Locker, you don't equip it. It always shows next to your username for life. See [The BETA Badge](/market-and-locker/beta-badge.md).


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