Presale Markets

At a Glance

What This Section Does

Manage creator submitted markets across their entire lifecycle from approval through resolution. Review market quality, publish approved markets, monitor live trading, propose resolutions for ended markets, and confirm final outcomes.

Who Should Use This

1. Market Managers: Review and approve creator submissions
2. Senior Admins: Publish markets and confirm resolutions
3. Quality Reviewers: Ensure creator markets meet platform standards

Most Common Tasks

1. Review and Publish Approved Markets
2. Monitor Live Trading Markets
3. Propose Resolutions for Ended Markets
4. Confirm Final Resolution Outcomes
5. View Market Orders and Trading Activity

Before You Start

Make sure you have these permissions:

1. creator_market: Required for all admin market operations
2. Whitelist: "Resolve & Approve Resolution": Required to determine outcomes.
3. Whitelist: "Approve Trading Fee Changes": Required to adjust trading, merge, and redeem fee percentages.

Overview

Section	Description
Overview	Central hub for reviewing, approving, publishing, and managing creator submitted prediction markets.
Main Tabs	Approved, Live, Ended, Resolution Proposed, Resolved, Archived.

1. Market Tabs & Status Overview

Main Tabs

The Creator Markets page is organized into six primary tabs, each representing different stages in a market's lifecycle:

Tab	Description
Approved	Markets approved by creators awaiting admin publication.
Live	Markets published and actively trading on the platform.
Ended	Markets that have passed their expiration date but do not have a proposed outcome yet.
Resolution Proposed	Markets with a proposed outcome awaiting final admin confirmation.
Resolved	Markets with confirmed final outcomes and processed payouts.
Archived	Markets removed from Live display while preserving data.

Creator Market Status Lifecycle

Status	Tab	Description	Available Actions
Approved	Approved	Creator has submitted and self approved the market	Publish, Edit item
Live	Live	Market is published and actively trading	Edit item (opens menu with View Orders, Create Orders, Fee Settings, etc.)
Ended	Ended	Trading has closed, awaiting resolution proposal	Edit item (opens menu with Resolve, Resolve By Payout Ratio, etc.)
Pending Resolution	Resolution Proposed	Outcome has been proposed	Resolve (to confirm), Edit item
Resolved	Resolved	Final outcome confirmed, payouts processed	View Orders, Edit item
Archived	Archived	Removed from Live active display	Edit item

Creator Market Status Lifecycle

Key Notes

1. Markets move through statuses: Approved → Live → Ended → Pending Resolution → Resolved.

2. Each status has specific available actions. Refer to the Status Lifecycle table above for details.

3. Creator markets differ from admin markets in that they originate from the platform's creator community.

4. Color for Expiration Dates: To help reviewers manage creator markets efficiently, each market row is color-coded based on its expiration proximity:

   1. Purpose:
      Color highlighting provides a quick visual cue to identify which approved markets need timely attention before expiration.

   Color	Meaning	Action
   Orange	Market is expiring very soon (within 24 hours).	Prioritize for immediate review and publishing.
   Yellow	Market is approaching expiration (within 5 days).	Review details and prepare to publish or resolve soon.
   White	Market expiration is still distant.	No immediate action required. Continue monitoring.

2. Market Table Descriptions

Column	Description	Availability
Market Title & ID	Market question title displayed as a clickable link. Unique UUID displayed below the title. Clicking opens the market detail view.	All tabs
Market Status	Current lifecycle status (Approved, Live, Ended, Pending Resolution, Resolved, Archived) with visual status badge	All tabs
Proposed Resolution	Proposed outcome (Yes or No) for markets awaiting final confirmation or resolved	Resolution Proposed, Resolved tabs only
Category	Market category badge (Politics, Tech, Sport, E-Sports, Entertainment, Economy, Crypto, Culture, Trending, etc.)	All tabs
Owner	Username of the market creator who submitted the market	All tabs
Tags	Secondary categorization tags for market discovery and filtering	All tabs
Expires At	Date and time when the market expires and trading closes (format: DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM)	All tabs
Dispute	Dispute status (Expired, Active, etc.) indicating whether traders have challenged the proposed resolution	Resolution Proposed tab only
Last Updated	Most recent modification timestamp indicating when the market was last edited	All tabs
Actions	Quick action buttons specific to market status. Typically includes "Publish" for Approved markets, "Resolve" for Ended/Resolution Proposed markets, "View Orders" for Resolved markets, and "Edit item" button for accessing additional actions	All tabs

3. Publishing Approved Markets

Purpose

Make creator approved markets live and available for trading on the platform.

When to Use

Use when reviewing markets in the Approved tab that meet quality standards and are ready for public trading.

Steps

Step	Action	Details
1	Navigate to Approved Tab	Click the Approved tab to view all creator approved markets awaiting publication.
2	Review Market Quality	Click on the button market to Preview market on the public platform. Ensure the market question is clear, resolution rules are objective and verifiable, category and tags are appropriate, and expiration date is reasonable.
3	Verify Market Standards	Or click the market title directly to View Resolution Rules with full details including question, rules, category, tags, and expiration date.
4	Click Publish Button	Click the Publish button for the market you want to make live.
5	Verify Publication	The market moves to the Live tab with status "Live" and becomes immediately available for trading.

Steps of Publishing Approved Markets

Outcome

The market becomes visible to all platform users and trading begins immediately. Traders can place orders and the market appears in the main markets list.

Key Notes

1. Publication is irreversible through normal actions. Markets must be manually archived if needed.
2. Ensure all market details are correct before publishing, as editing live markets is more complex.
3. Published markets immediately appear in the main markets list for all users.
4. Creators receive notifications when their markets are published.

4. Managing Live Markets

Available Actions on Live Markets

When viewing a live market's detail page, you have access to two action menus:

1. Actions Menu (Standard Operations): Access by clicking the first button.

Action	Purpose
Edit Market	Modify market details such as question, rules, category, tags, or expiration date.
View Orders	See all active orders in the market orderbook. Opens in a new tab.
Create Orders	Place admin orders to provide liquidity.
Fee Settings	Adjust trading, merge, and redeem fee percentages for this specific market.
View Disputes	Review any disputes raised by users regarding the market.

Standard Actions Menu

2. Danger Zone Menu (Critical Operations): Access by clicking the button.

Action	Availability	Purpose
Resolve	Disabled until market expires	Propose or confirm final outcome (Yes/No).
Resolve with Payout Ratio	Disabled until market expires	Set custom payout ratios for partial resolutions.
Pause Trading	Always available	Temporarily halt all trading activity on the market.
Archive	Always available	Move market to archived status, removing it from active display.

Danger Zone Menu

3. Market Activity

Step	Details
1	Click on the market question to open the detailed view. Locate the tab section below the market header information
2	You will see a list of all activities "Market Activity" tab (this is typically the default selected tab)

Common Activity Types You May See:

Activity Types	Description	When It Appears
Market Created	Market was initially created	When market is first created
Market Edited	Market details were modified	When question, rules, category, tags, or image are updated
Market Approved	Market was approved for publishing	When admin approves a proposed market
Market Rejected	Market was rejected	When market fails quality review
Market Live	Market went live for trading	When market is published and becomes active
Market Paused Trading	Trading was temporarily halted	When admin pauses a live market
Market Unpaused Trading	Trading was resumed	When admin resumes a paused market
Market Proposed Outcome	Outcome was proposed	When admin proposes market resolution
Market Resolved	Market was resolved with final outcome	When market is closed with confirmed outcome
Market Archived	Market was archived	When market is removed from active display
Market Unarchived	Market was unarchived	When archived market is restored

Market Activity types

4. Recent Orders

The Recent Orders table contains the following columns:

Column	Description	Example Values
ID	Unique order identifier (clickable to view details)	"1e861", "e6def", "f09b5"
User	User address or identifier who placed the order (clickable)	"e9291", "D2b81"
Outcome	Market outcome the order relates to	"yes", "no"
Type	Order type classification	"limit", "market", "split", "merge", "redeem"
Side	Order direction	"buy", "sell"
Price	Order price per share	"0", "10", "50", "90", "100"
Quantity	Number of shares ordered	"1", "10", "10.98", "9.98"
Filled	Number of shares actually filled	"0", "1", "9.98", "10.98"
Fee Shares	Trading fee paid in shares	"0", "0.02"
Fee USD	Trading fee paid in USD	"$0", "$0.002"
Filled Price	Average price at which order was filled	"0", "10", "40", "45", "50", "60"
Status	Current order status	"filled", "cancelled <user_cancel>"
Created At	Date and time when order was created	"03/11/2025 11:45:40"
Expired At	Date and time when order expires	"04/11/2026 00:00:00" or "-"
Created By	Who created the order	"user", "admin"

Recent Orders table

Key Notes

1. Resolve actions become available only after the market expiration date passes.
2. Pausing trading is useful for emergency situations or when investigating issues.
3. Archiving is useful for removing outdated or no longer relevant markets without deletion.
4. Fee Settings may be disabled for certain markets based on platform configuration.

5. Viewing Market Orders

Purpose

Monitor all orders and order fills for a specific market to track trading activity and ensure proper market functioning.

When to Use

Use when you need to review trading activity, investigate user reports, verify order execution, or monitor market liquidity.

Steps

Step	Action	Details
1	Access Live or Resolved Market	Navigate to the Live or Resolved tab.
2	Open Actions Menu	Click the button for the market (Live) or View orders button (Resolved).
3	Select View Orders	From the actions menu, click View Orders. A new page opens showing all market orders.
4	Review Orders Tab	View all orders with details: ID, User, Outcome, Type, Side, Price, Quantity, Filled, Fee Shares, Fee USD, Filled Price, Status, Created At, Expired At, Created By.
5	Switch to Order Fills	Click the Order Fills tab to view completed order matches and trade history.
6	Use Filters	Apply filters for Order Type, Status, Side, or Outcome to narrow down specific orders.
7	Search Orders	Use the search box to find specific orders by user address or order ID.
8	Find User Balance	Enter a user address in the User Address field and click Find Balance to check user's position in the market.

Steps of Viewing Market Orders

Order Table Columns

Column	Description
ID	Unique order identifier (shortened) with copy button
User	User wallet address (shortened) with copy button
Outcome	Prediction outcome (yes or no)
Type	Order type (merge, split, limit)
Side	Buy or sell
Price	Order price in cents
Quantity	Number of shares
Filled	Number of shares filled
Fee Shares	Trading fee in shares
Fee USD	Trading fee in USD
Filled Price	Average execution price
Status	Order status (filled, open, cancelled)
Created At	Order creation timestamp
Expired At	Order expiration time
Created By	Source (user or admin)

Key Notes

1. Order types: merge (combining YES and NO tokens), split (splitting collateral into YES and NO), limit (standard limit order).
2. The refresh button reloads order data to show latest activity.
3. Pagination controls allow viewing large order books efficiently.
4. Copy buttons next to IDs and addresses facilitate quick clipboard access.

6. View Market Disputes

Purpose

Review and confirm final market outcomes after the dispute period, enabling traders to redeem their winnings.

When to Use

Use when markets appear in the Resolution Proposed tab with proposed outcomes that need final admin confirmation.

Steps to View Disputes

Step	Action	Details
1	Navigate to Resolution Proposed	Click the Resolution Proposed tab to view all markets awaiting final confirmation.
2	Select Market to Review and confirm	Click on the market question to open the detailed view.
3	Open Actions Menu	Click the button for the market.
4	Select View Disputes	Click View Disputes from the menu.
5	Review Proposed Outcome	Check the Proposed Resolution column to see the suggested outcome (Yes or No).
6	Investigate Disputes	If disputes exist, review dispute details and user arguments before confirming.

Steps to View Disputes

7. Resolving Markets

Purpose

Determine and confirm the final outcome of a market after its expiration date, enabling traders to redeem their winnings. The Admin can resolve markets using two methods:

1. Resolve with Outcome: for binary or single-winner results.
2. Resolve with Payout Ratio: function allows admins to close a market by assigning specific payout ratios to outcomes.

When to Use

1. Resolve with Outcome: Use when the event has a clear, single result (e.g., “YES” or “NO”).
2. Resolve with Payout Ratio: Use when results are partial, disputed, or multiple outcomes share value (e.g., 70% Yes / 30% No).

Steps to Resolve with Outcome

Step	Action
1	Navigate to Resolution Proposed	Go to Resolution Proposed tab.
2	Select Market to Resolve with Outcome	Click on the market question to open the detailed view.
3	Open Actions Menu	Click the button for the market.
4	Select Resolve	Click Resolve from the menu.
5	Select Outcome	Select Yes or No to confirm the final outcome.
6	Verify Final Outcome	Click Confirm Resolution.

Steps to Resolve with Outcome

Outcome

After confirmation, the market outcome is final and immutable. Traders can redeem their positions based on the confirmed outcome. Winning positions receive payouts, and losing positions expire worthless.

Key Notes

1. Final resolution is irreversible and cannot be easily changed.
2. Consider all disputes carefully before confirming resolution.
3. Markets with active disputes may require additional review time.
4. Once resolved, the market is complete and no further admin action is needed.

Purpose

Apply custom payout ratios for markets requiring partial resolutions or non-binary outcomes.

When to Use

Use for markets where a simple Yes/No resolution is inappropriate, such as markets resolved to an invalid state or requiring proportional payouts.

Steps of Using Resolve By Payout Ratio

Step	Action	Details
1	Access Live Market	Navigate to the Live or Ended tab.
2	Select Market to Resolve By Payout Ratio	Click on the market question to open the detailed view.
3	Open Actions Menu	Click the button for the market.
4	Select Resolve By Payout Ratio	Click Resolve By Payout Ratio from the menu.
5	Set Payout Percentages	Enter custom payout percentages for Yes and No outcomes (must total 100%).
6	Submit Resolution	Confirm the payout ratio resolution.

Steps of Using Resolve By Payout Ratio

Key Notes

1. Payout ratios must sum to exactly 100%.
2. This feature is for exceptional cases requiring non-standard resolutions.
3. Clear communication to traders is essential when using custom ratios.
4. Document rationale thoroughly for transparency and future reference.

9. Managing Market Fees

Purpose

Adjust trading, merge, and redeem fee percentages for specific markets.

When to Use

Use when a market requires custom fee structures different from platform defaults.

Steps

Step	Action	Details
1	Navigate to Live Tab	Click the Approved or Live tab.
2	Select Market to Adjust Fee	Click on the market question to open the detailed view.
3	Open Actions Menu	Click the button for the market.
4	Select Fee Settings	Click Fee Settings from the menu.
5	Adjust Fee Percentages	Modify Trading Fee, Merge Fee, or Redeem Fee as needed.
6	Save Changes	Confirm the new fee structure.

Fee Types

Fee Type	Description
Taker Fee	Percentage charged on each trade execution.
Merge Fee	Fee charged when merging YES and NO positions back into USDT.
Redeem Fee	Fee charged when redeeming winning positions for USDT.

Key Notes

1. Fee changes affect all future transactions but not past trades.
2. Lower fees can incentivize trading activity.
3. Higher fees may be appropriate for high-risk or experimental markets.
4. Fee changes are immediately effective upon saving.

10. Creating Admin Orders

Purpose

Place admin orders to provide market liquidity.

When to Use

Use when markets need initial liquidity, require market making activity.

Steps

Step	Action	Details
1	Navigate to Live Tab	Click the Live tab.
2	Open Actions Menu	Click the button for the market.
3	Select Create Orders	Click Create Orders from the menu.
4	Specify Order Parameters	Enter order type, side (buy/sell), outcome (yes/no), price, and quantity.
5	Submit Order	Confirm order creation.
6	Verify Order Placement	Check the orders list to confirm successful creation.

Key Notes

1. Admin orders are marked as "admin" in the Created By column.
2. Admin orders follow the same matching rules as user orders.
3. Use admin orders sparingly to avoid market manipulation concerns.
4. Document the reason for placing admin orders for transparency.

11. Archiving Markets

Purpose

Remove markets from active display while preserving all historical data and records.

When to Use

Use when markets are outdated, no longer relevant, or need to be hidden from main market listings.

Steps

Step	Action	Details
1	Navigate to Any Tab	Archived markets can be moved from any status.
2	Open Actions Menu	Click the button for the market.
3	Select Archive	Click Archive from the menu.
4	Confirm Action	Confirm the archiving action when prompted.
5	Verify Archive Status	The market is removed from active tabs but all data is preserved.

Outcome

The market is hidden from main listings but remains accessible for historical reference and reporting. All trading data, orders, and outcomes are preserved.

Key Notes

1. Archived markets retain all data including trading history and outcomes.
2. Archiving is different from deletion; data is preserved.
3. Useful for maintaining a clean active market list while preserving records.
4. Markets can potentially be unarchived if needed (functionality dependent on implementation).

12. Search & Filter

Purpose

Quickly locate specific markets using search and filter criteria across creator markets.

When to Use

1. Finding specific markets: Search by market title or UUID when you know what you're looking for
2. Review by creator: Filter by owner to review all markets from a specific creator
3. Topic-focused review: Use tags to filter markets in specific categories
4. Time-sensitive review: Filter by expiration date to find markets closing soon
5. Quality audits: Combine filters to identify patterns across similar market types

Available Filters

Filter Type	Description	How to Use
Instant search	Text search across market questions and IDs	Type keywords in the search box to filter by question text. Matching occurs in real-time as you type.
Expires Date	Filter by expiration date range	Click Filter by Expires Date button to open calendar picker and select date range.
Owners	Filter by market creator	Click All owners dropdown to select specific creator(s) to filter markets by owner. Shows all creators with markets in the current tab.
Tags	Filter by market tags	Click All tags dropdown to select one or more tags (e.g., Sports, Bitcoin, Featured, Trending) to filter markets by topic or category.

Key Notes

1. Search behavior: Search is case insensitive and matches partial text anywhere in market titles.
2. Date filtering: Helps find markets expiring in specific timeframes or within a date range.
3. Owner filtering: Useful for tracking markets from specific creators or reviewing all submissions from a particular user.
4. Tag filtering: Tags reflect both categories and specific topics for granular filtering. Multiple tag selection uses OR logic (shows markets with any selected tag).
5. Combined filters: All filters work together; adding more filters narrows results progressively.
6. Filter persistence: Filters remain active when navigating between tabs within the same session.
7. Real-time search: Instant search updates results automatically as you type, providing immediate feedback.

13. Best Practices for Creator Market

Quality Review Standards

1. Verify market questions are clear, specific, and answerable with Yes/No
2. Ensure resolution rules include objective, verifiable criteria
3. Check that resolution sources are reputable and publicly accessible
4. Confirm categories and tags accurately represent the market topic
5. Validate expiration dates allow sufficient time for outcome determination
6. Review for duplicate or similar existing markets

Resolution Integrity

1. Base all resolutions strictly on defined criteria
2. Independently verify outcomes using specified sources
3. Review disputes thoroughly before confirming resolutions
4. Document resolution sources and reasoning
5. Be consistent in applying resolution standards across similar markets
6. Communicate resolution decisions clearly to the community

Platform Health

1. Monitor live markets regularly for trading anomalies
2. Address disputes promptly and fairly
3. Use archiving to maintain clean active market listings
4. Respond to creator inquiries about market status
5. Maintain transparent communication about resolution decisions

Admin Order Usage

1. Document all admin order activity
2. Avoid creating unfair advantages through admin orders
3. Be transparent about admin market participation

Product Glossary

Term	Description
Approved	Market status indicating creator has self approved and market is ready for admin publication
Archive	Action to remove markets from active display while preserving all data
Category	Primary classification for markets (Crypto, E-Sports, Culture, Economy, Trump, Sports, etc.)
Closed Date	Date and time when market expires and trading closes
Create Orders	Admin function to place orders for liquidity
Creator Market	Prediction market submitted by platform users (creators) requiring admin review
Dispute	Challenge raised by users regarding proposed market resolution
Ended	Market status indicating trading period has closed and market awaits resolution
Fee Settings	Admin function to adjust trading, merge, and redeem fee percentages
Last Updated	Most recent modification timestamp for the market
Live	Market status indicating active trading on the platform
Market ID	Unique UUID identifier for each market
Market Status	Current lifecycle stage (Approved, Live, Ended, Pending Resolution, Resolved)
Merge Fee	Fee charged when merging YES and NO positions back into collateral
Order Fills	Completed order matches and trade execution history
Order Type	Classification of order (merge, split, limit)
Outcome	Prediction result (Yes or No)
Owner	Platform username of the market creator
Payout Ratio	Custom percentage distribution for non-binary market resolutions
Pending Resolution	Market status with proposed outcome awaiting admin confirmation
Proposed Resolution	Suggested outcome (Yes or No) pending final confirmation
Publish	Admin action to make approved market live for trading
Redeem Fee	Fee charged when redeeming winning positions for collateral
Resolve	Admin action to propose or confirm final market outcome
Resolve By Payout Ratio	Feature for applying custom payout percentages to market outcomes
Resolved	Final market status with confirmed outcome and processed payouts
Resolution Rules	Criteria and sources defining how and when market outcome will be determined
Side	Order direction (buy or sell)
Tags	Secondary labels for market categorization and discovery
Trading Fee	Percentage charged on each trade execution
View Orders	Function to display all orders and trading activity for a market