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Mechanics

How do Polymarket resolvers work?

Polymarket resolvers determine market outcomes. How resolution works: Market creation - When creating a market, resolution criteria are specified.

Resolution criteria - Clear rules define what constitutes a YES or NO outcome. Evidence gathering - Polymarket reviews reliable sources to determine outcomes. ).

Manual review - Unclear cases may require manual determination. Trusted sources - Uses established news sources, official announcements, or authoritative data. Dispute process: Users can dispute resolutions within a timeframe.

Disputes are reviewed by Polymarket. Final resolution is binding. Example: Will Bitcoin exceed $100k by Dec 31?

Resolution uses price data from major exchanges.

Sources

Open the live whale feedSee the large Polymarket trades moving right now.See top whale walletsRank traders by tracked volume and trade count.