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private tables: betting with your inner circle

create invite-only prediction markets. share with friends. keep outsiders out.

tl;dr

  1. 1.create a private market with an access code
  2. 2.share the code only with people you trust
  3. 3.only code holders can view and bet
  4. 4.you resolve the market when the event ends

what are private tables?

private tables are invite-only prediction markets. unlike public labs or official markets, private tables are hidden from the main feed and require an access code to participate.

perfect for:

  • friend group bets on sports games
  • discord/telegram community predictions
  • office pools and workplace fun
  • high-stakes bets with known counterparties

how private tables work

1

create the table

write your question, set timing, and generate a unique access code. pay the creation fee (0.02 SOL).

2

share the code

send the access code to your friends via DM, group chat, or however you communicate. keep it secret!

3

friends join

recipients enter the code to unlock the market. they can then bet YES or NO like any other market.

4

resolve & settle

when the event concludes, you resolve the market. winners claim their SOL.

private vs public markets

FeaturePrivateLabOfficial
VisibilityCode onlyPublicPublic
CreatorYouYouBaozi
ResolverYouYouAdmin
Max Pool10 SOL10 SOL100 SOL
Best ForFriendsCommunityEveryone

popular private table ideas

🏈Game Night

"Who wins Super Bowl - bet with your fantasy league"

🎂Personal

"Will John propose to Sarah by December?"

🏢Office Pool

"Which team ships their feature first?"

🎮Gaming Crew

"Who gets the highest rank this season?"

📈Trading Group

"Will BTC hit 150k by EOY?"

🎬Watch Party

"Who dies first in the new season?"

keeping your table private

don't share codes publicly. anyone with the code can join and bet.

codes are one-time. each table gets a unique code. you can't reuse codes.

on-chain but hidden. the market exists on Solana but won't appear in public feeds.

faq

can someone find my private market on-chain?

technically yes - it's on Solana. but without the code, they can't access it through our interface.

what if i lose the access code?

you can always find it in your creator dashboard. but users who lost it will need you to re-share.

can i make the market public later?

no, privacy settings are locked at creation. create a new public market if needed.

is there a limit to participants?

no participant limit, but the 10 SOL pool cap applies. first come, first served.