Market Resolution and Disputes

What happens when the event ends?

Resolution Principles

Every market is governed by a strict set of rules to ensure there is no confusion when it ends:

• Each event has a defined criterion that explains exactly what must happen for a specific outcome.

• The method of measurement is clearly defined, including the source, timestamp, and calculation rules.

• There is a defined process for finality that determines exactly when the outcome is locked.

Common States

You can track your trade’s journey through these five stages:

• Open: The market is live. You are free to buy or sell positions as news breaks.

• Expired: The clock has run out. Trading is paused while we wait for the real-world event to conclude.

• Resolving: Our system is currently pulling data from official sources to calculate the final result.

• Resolved: The official outcome is now public. At this stage, winners are identified.

• Finalized: The process is complete. Payouts are safely delivered to your balance, and all possible disputes are closed.

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FAQs

What happens when a prediction market event ends?

When an event ends, trading is paused and the market moves through a resolution process to determine the final outcome.

What are the stages of market resolution?

Markets move through five stages: Open, Expired, Resolving, Resolved, and Finalized, ending with payouts delivered to user balances.

How is the final outcome determined?

Each market follows predefined resolution rules, including a clear criterion, official data sources, timestamps, and finality conditions.

When do payouts occur?

Payouts are delivered after the market reaches the Finalized stage, once the outcome is confirmed and disputes are closed.

What happens in edge cases or unusual situations?

Edge cases such as data source outages, event cancellations, ambiguous outcomes, or venue delays are handled according to predefined resolution rules.