Getting Started
Step-by-step guide to placing bets on Hivebets.
Before You Start
Make sure you have:
Web3 Wallet - MetaMask, Rabby, or WalletConnect-compatible wallet BNB on BSC - Mainnet, not testnet Enough BNB - For bet amount + gas fees (~$0.20)
Step 1: Connect Your Wallet
Navigate to Hivebets
Go to ()
Click "Connect Wallet" button (top right)
Choose Your Wallet
Select from:
🦊 MetaMask - Most popular browser extension
🐰 Rabby - Multi-chain wallet
🔗 WalletConnect - Mobile wallets
Approve Connection
Your wallet will pop up
Click "Connect" or "Approve"
Your wallet address appears in header
Switch to BSC Mainnet
If you're on the wrong network:
Wallet will prompt: "Switch to BNB Smart Chain?"
Click "Switch Network"
Wait for confirmation
Manual switch:
Network: BNB Smart Chain (BSC)
Chain ID: 56
RPC: https://bsc-dataseed1.binance.org
Symbol: BNB
Explorer: https://bscscan.com
Connected! Your address now shows in the header.
Step 2: Browse Markets
View Active Markets
On the homepage, you'll see all active markets:
Each market card shows:
Market question
Token name and address
Target market cap
Time remaining
Current odds (YES / NO)
Pool sizes
Choose a Market
Click on a market card to view details.
Currently available:
哈基米 (Hakimi) - $100M target
$4 Token - $444M target
Step 3: Review Market Details
Market Information Page
You'll see:
Market Question E.g., "Will 哈基米 reach $100M mcap before October 30?"
Token Details
Token: 哈基米
Address: 0x82Ec...4444
Current Market Cap: Check DEXScreener
Target: $100,000,000
Timing
Deadline: October 30, 2025 23:59:59 UTC
Time Remaining: Live countdown
Pool Status
YES Pool: X BNB (XX%)
NO Pool: X BNB (XX%)
Total Pool: X BNB
Your Stats (if you've already bet)
Your YES stake: X BNB
Your NO stake: X BNB
Total at risk: X BNB
Check External Data
Before betting, verify:
Current market cap on DEXScreener
Token chart and volume
Community sentiment
Time until deadline
Step 4: Calculate Your Bet
Choose Your Side
Bet YES if:
You think token will reach target
Bullish on the token
Believe in strong community/marketing
Bet NO if:
You think token won't reach target
Target is too ambitious
Not enough time remaining
Enter Bet Amount
Constraints:
Minimum: 0.001 BNB
Maximum: 0.5 BNB per wallet
Must have BNB for gas (~0.0003 BNB extra)
Check Estimated Payout
The interface shows:
Note: Payout estimate changes as others bet. Final payout determined at deadline.
Step 5: Place Your Bet
Click YES or NO
Enter amount (e.g., 0.05)
Review estimated payout
Click "Bet YES" or "Bet NO" button
Confirm in Wallet
Your wallet pops up showing:
Review:
Amount is correct
Destination is market contract
Gas fee is reasonable
Confirm:
Click "Confirm" in wallet
Wait for transaction to process
Wait for Confirmation
Process:
Transaction submitted (instant)
Mining... (~3-5 seconds)
Confirmed!
You'll see:
Success message on site
Transaction hash
Updated pool sizes
Updated odds
Your stake displayed
Bet placed successfully!
Step 6: Monitor Your Bet
Real-Time Updates
The market page updates every 3 seconds:
Current odds
Pool sizes
Time remaining
Your potential payout
Check Your Position
Your Stakes section shows:
Watch the Countdown
Time remaining counts down to deadline:
When countdown hits zero:
Betting closes
Market enters resolution phase
Your bets are locked
Step 7: Wait for Resolution
After Deadline
Timeline:
Deadline passes → Betting closes
1-hour buffer → Oracle data collection
Someone triggers resolution → Market resolves
Outcome determined → YES or NO
Check Outcome
Market page shows:
If You Won
"Claim Winnings" button appears
If you bet on the winning side, you can now claim!
If You Lost
No button appears
Your stake went to the winning pool. Better luck next time!
Advanced Betting Strategies
Early Betting
Pros:
Better odds (fewer competitors)
Larger share of your pool
More time to analyze
Cons:
Less information available
Odds could move against you
Longer wait for resolution
Late Betting
Pros:
More information (chart patterns, momentum)
Clearer picture of likely outcome
Shorter wait
Cons:
Worse odds (pools already large)
Smaller share of pool
Risk of missing deadline
Hedging
Strategy: Bet on both sides
Example:
When to hedge:
Uncertain about outcome
Want to reduce variance
Willing to sacrifice max profit for safety
Contrarian Betting
Strategy: Bet against the crowd
Example:
When to go contrarian:
You have unique insight
You think crowd is wrong
Risk-tolerant personality
Common Mistakes
Not Checking Current Market Cap
Solution: Always check DEXScreener before betting.
Forgetting About Gas Fees
Solution: Leave extra BNB for gas. Don't bet your entire balance.
Betting Last Minute
Solution: Give yourself time. Network congestion could delay your transaction.
Ignoring Odds Changes
Solution: Understand that payouts depend on final odds, not current odds.
Bet Examples
Example 1: Bullish on 哈基米
Example 2: Skeptical on $4
Troubleshooting
"Transaction Failed"
Possible causes:
Insufficient BNB (need amount + gas)
Deadline already passed
Already bet max amount (0.1 BNB)
Network congestion
Solution:
Check BNB balance
Verify market is still open
Check your current stake
Try again with higher gas
"Wrong Network"
Solution:
Switch to BSC Mainnet (Chain ID 56)
Not testnet!
"Can't See My Bet"
Solution:
Check transaction on BSCScan
Hard refresh page (Ctrl+F5)
Verify correct wallet connected
Check "Your Stakes" section
Next Steps
📋 Market Rules - Complete betting rules 💰 Claiming Winnings - How to claim payouts ❓ FAQ - Common questions
Ready to place your first bet? Go to Hivebets →
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