Market Guidelines
Complete rules for participating in Hivebets prediction markets.
Eligibility
Who Can Participate?
Anyone with:
A Web3 wallet (MetaMask, Rabby, WalletConnect)
BNB on BSC Mainnet for betting and gas
Age 18 or older
Restrictions:
Must comply with local laws and regulations
Geographic restrictions may apply
Not available where prohibited by law
Betting Rules
Bet Limits
Minimum Bet: 0.001 BNB Maximum Bet: 0.5 BNB per wallet per side
Example:
Why Max Bet Limits?
Prevents whale manipulation
Ensures fair markets
Protects small bettors
Maintains liquidity balance
Bet Timing
Before deadline: Bets allowed After deadline: Bets rejected
No grace period. The deadline is strict.
How to Bet
Placing a Bet
Connect wallet to ()
Choose market from active markets
Enter amount (0.001 - 0.1 BNB)
Click YES or NO
Confirm transaction in wallet
Wait for confirmation (~5 seconds)
Bet Finality
Bets are final and cannot be cancelled or withdrawn
Once a transaction is confirmed:
Your BNB is locked in the market
You cannot change your bet
You cannot withdraw until resolution
Exception: If market is cancelled before deadline
Multiple Bets
You can place multiple bets up to the maximum:
Market Resolution
Resolution Timeline
Market Created → Betting opens
Deadline → Betting closes
Buffer Period (1 hour) → Waiting for oracle data
Resolution → Market outcome determined
Claims Open → Winners can claim payouts
Resolution Methods
Primary: Hivebets Oracle
Automatic resolution via Hivebets Oracle
Fetches real-world market cap data
Compares to target market cap
Returns YES or NO
Fallback: Manual Resolution
If oracle data unavailable or disputed
Resolver manually resolves with verifiable proof
Community can verify on BSCScan
Learn more about oracle resolution →
Outcome Determination
YES wins if: Token market cap ≥ Target market cap at deadline NO wins if: Token market cap < Target market cap at deadline
Examples:
Payouts
Winner Payouts
Formula:
Example:
Loser Payouts
If you bet on the losing side: 0 BNB
Your entire stake goes to the winning pool.
Claiming
When: Immediately after market resolves How: Click "Claim Winnings" button on market page Cost: $0 (x402 gasless)
You must claim manually. Payouts are not automatic.
Market Cancellation
When Markets Can Be Cancelled
Only before the deadline and only by the resolver (market creator).
Valid reasons:
Technical issues with oracle
Token contract compromised
Regulatory issues
Force majeure
Cancellation Process
Resolver calls
cancel()functionMarket marked as cancelled
All bettors can claim 100% refunds
No fees charged
Refunds
If a market is cancelled:
Get 100% of your stake back
No platform fee
$0 gas fee (x402 gasless)
Prohibited Actions
Market Manipulation
Prohibited activities include:
Wash trading (betting against yourself from multiple wallets)
Coordinated pump-and-dump schemes
Oracle manipulation attempts
Sybil attacks (multiple wallets to exceed max bet)
Consequences:
On-chain activity is permanent and traceable
Community reputation damage
Potential legal action for large-scale fraud
Exploits
Do not attempt to:
Exploit smart contract bugs
Frontrun oracle data
DoS attack the contracts
Manipulate gas prices to advantage
Bug Bounty: If you find a vulnerability, report it responsibly for a reward.
Fair Play
Market Integrity
Hivebets markets are designed to be fair:
Max bet limits prevent whale dominance Parimutuel system ensures fair odds Oracle resolution removes human bias Open-source code allows community audits On-chain transparency enables verification
Self-Balancing
Markets naturally balance themselves:
High YES odds → More people bet NO
High NO odds → More people bet YES
Result: Odds tend toward fair value
Fees
Platform Fee: 0.5%
Charged on winnings only (not on stake)
Deducted automatically by smart contract
Used for platform development and operations
Gas Fees
$0 to place bet (x402 gasless)
$0 to claim winnings (x402 gasless)
x402 protocol sponsors all gas costs
No BNB needed for gas
Market Information
Required Information
Each market displays:
Market question (e.g., "Will 哈基米 reach $100M?")
Token address
Target market cap
Deadline (date and time in UTC)
Max bet limit
Platform fee
Live odds (YES and NO percentages)
Pool sizes (YES pool, NO pool)
Your stakes (if you've bet)
Verification
All data is on-chain and verifiable:
Check contract on BSCScan
Read public variables
View transaction history
Audit code on GitHub
User Responsibilities
Your Obligations
Understand the risks Verify market details before betting Secure your wallet and private keys Comply with local laws Only bet what you can afford to lose
Hivebets does not:
Provide financial advice
Guarantee profits
Insure against losses
Custody your funds
Dispute Resolution
If You Disagree with Resolution
Verify on-chain: Check BSCScan for oracle data used
Compare to sources: Check DEXScreener, CoinGecko, etc.
Community discussion: Discuss on social media
Future improvement: DAO voting for disputes (coming soon)
Current process: Resolver has final say on manual resolutions, but all data is public for community verification.
Changes to Rules
Rule Updates
Hivebets may update these rules:
Changes apply to new markets only
Existing markets follow rules at time of creation
Major changes announced in advance
Always check rules before betting
Market-Specific Rules
Individual markets may have additional rules:
Different max bets (though currently all 0.1 BNB)
Different fees (though currently all 0.5%)
Special resolution criteria
Always check market details before betting.
Legal
Disclaimer
Important:
Prediction markets involve risk
You can lose your entire bet
Not financial advice
No guarantees of any kind
Use at your own risk
Read full legal disclaimer → Read risk factors →
Summary
Key Rules to Remember:
Max 0.5 BNB per wallet per side
Bets are final (no cancellation)
Betting closes at deadline (strict)
Winners split losing pool proportionally
0.5% fee on winnings only
Must manually claim payouts
Markets resolve via Hivebets Oracle
Refunds if cancelled before deadline
Age 18+, comply with local laws
Only bet what you can afford to lose
Next Steps
How to Bet - Step-by-step betting guide Claiming Winnings - How to claim payouts FAQ - Common questions
Ready to bet? Visit Hivebets →
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