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What is Public Wager?​

Public Wager is a prediction market platform that allows you to bet on real-world events and outcomes. Whether you're interested in politics, sports, entertainment, or current events, Public Wager lets you put your predictions to the test.

What Are Prediction Markets?​

Prediction markets are exchange-traded markets where people buy and sell shares based on the outcome of future events. The prices of these shares reflect the collective wisdom of all participants, making them powerful tools for forecasting.

Research indicates that prediction markets can be more accurate than expert opinions because they combine news, polls, and expert views into a single value that reflects the likelihood of an event.

Example: If a market asks "Will it rain tomorrow?" and "Yes" shares cost $0.70, this suggests the crowd believes there's a 70% chance of rain.

Why Use Public Wager?​

  • 📊 Real-Time Odds: See what the crowd thinks about any event
  • 💰 Earn from Your Knowledge: Profit when your predictions are correct
  • 🌍 Diverse Markets: Trade on politics, sports, crypto, and more
  • 🔒 Secure & Transparent: All transactions are secure and verifiable
  • 📱 Easy to Use: Simple interface for beginners and experts alike

How It Works in 3 Steps​

1. Browse Markets​

Explore hundreds of markets across different categories, with each market representing a question about a future event.

2. Buy Shares​

If you think an outcome will happen, you would buy "Yes" shares. If you think it won't, you would buy "No" shares. The price will reflect the current probability.

3. Resolve & Collect​

When the event concludes, the market resolves based on the actual outcome. If you were right, your shares are worth $1 each. If wrong, they're worth $0.

Quick Start Guide​

New to Public Wager? Follow these steps:

  1. Create an Account - Sign up in minutes
  2. Understand How It Works - Learn the basics
  3. Explore Markets - Browse available predictions
  4. Place Your First Bet - Start trading

Need Help?​

If you are knowledgeable about a specific topic, Public Wager lets you make money by trading based on that knowledge. Ready to dive in? Let's start by signing up.