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how baozi works: complete beginner guide

everything you need to know about prediction markets on solana. pick a market, bet yes or no, win big if you're right.

tl;dr

  1. 1.pick a market (sports, crypto, esports, etc.)
  2. 2.bet YES or NO with SOL
  3. 3.if you're right, you split the losing side's pool!
  4. 4.claim your winnings after the event

fee: 2.5% only on winning bets

quick example

market:"lakers vs celtics - who wins?"
total YES (lakers) bets:100 SOL
total NO (celtics) bets:50 SOL

you bet:10 SOL on NO (celtics)
if celtics win, you get:~29.25 SOL

your 10 SOL * (150 total / 50 NO pool) * 0.975 fee = 29.25 SOL

how to place a bet

1

connect wallet

use phantom, solflare, or any solana wallet. you'll need SOL for betting.

2

choose a market

browse active markets. look for events you have insight on - sports, crypto, esports.

3

pick YES or NO

click your prediction. enter how much SOL you want to bet (min 0.01 SOL).

4

confirm transaction

approve in your wallet. your bet is now locked until the event resolves.

faq

what happens if i bet on both sides?

you can! but it usually guarantees a small loss due to fees. pick one side for max potential gains.

can i cancel my bet?

no, bets are final once confirmed. this ensures fairness for all participants.

how are markets resolved?

admins verify real-world outcomes from trusted sources and resolve within 24-48 hours after the event.

is there a minimum/maximum bet?

minimum: 0.01 SOL. maximum: 100 SOL per transaction.

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