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Essential ReadingWhat Is Polymarket?
The complete overview — what Polymarket is, how it works, what you can trade, and how to get started. The best place to begin if you're new.
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How to Propose Polymarket Resolutions: Whitelist, Bonds, and Rewards
The UMA Optimistic Oracle lets whitelisted addresses propose the outcome of Polymarket markets. Learn how the whitelist works, what the economics look like, and whether it's actually worth your time.
Polymarket Resolution Precedents: The 8 That Matter Most
Polymarket resolution isn't just the market rules — it's the rules plus a body of precedent. Here are the 8 precedents you'll bump into repeatedly, with real markets they came from.
Converting and Negative Risk Markets on Polymarket
Negative risk markets on Polymarket are sets of mutually exclusive outcomes — like a tournament winner — where only one can resolve YES. Learn how the convert function works and how to use it.
How Polymarket Markets Resolve: The Full Process
Polymarket uses the UMA Optimistic Oracle to resolve markets. Learn exactly how outcomes are proposed, disputed, and finalized — and how to claim your winnings.
Merging on Polymarket: Converting Positions Back to PUSD
Merging on Polymarket converts 1 YES share and 1 NO share back into 1 PUSD before a market resolves. Learn when merging is useful and how it differs from redeeming winnings.
Who Owns Polymarket? The Company Behind the Platform
Polymarket was founded by Shayne Coplan in 2020 and is operated by Blockratize Inc. Learn the full story: founding, funding rounds, the CFTC settlement, and what the company looks like today.
Splitting on Polymarket: How to Split PUSD Into Position Shares
Splitting on Polymarket converts 1 PUSD into 1 YES share and 1 NO share. Learn what splitting is, how it works on-chain, and when traders use it.
How Prediction Markets Work
Prediction markets let you trade on real-world outcomes. Learn the mechanics of shares, pricing, probability, and why prediction markets are consistently more accurate than polls.
Polymarket Fees Explained
Complete breakdown of Polymarket's fee structure for 2026. Fees by market category, maker rebates, how fees are calculated, and how to minimize costs.
Understanding Odds on Polymarket
Learn how odds work on Polymarket, from default probability pricing to 8 odds formats on sports markets including American, Decimal, Fractional, and more. Conversion formulas and examples for every format.
What Is Polymarket?
Polymarket is the world's largest prediction market where you trade on real-world events. Learn how it works, what you can trade, and how to get started.
For Crypto Traders
Coming from Hyperliquid, dYdX, or another crypto exchange? These pieces cover what makes Polymarket different — capped downside, simple binary contracts, and tight spreads on the major BTC and ETH markets.
Polymarket vs Hyperliquid
Binary event contracts vs perpetuals, capped downside vs liquidation, and which platform makes sense for crypto speculation.
Trade Bitcoin Without Liquidation Risk
Polymarket's 5m / 15m / weekly / yearly BTC markets explained, with a side-by-side P&L vs perps and the new 1-Tap quick-buy.
Polymarket for Crypto Traders: 10-Minute Setup
Already comfortable with self-custody and USDC? Get from zero to first trade in ten minutes. Skip the wallet 101.
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