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# Participate in a prediction

### Step 1 — Connect a wallet

Users access prediction markets directly from the integrated platform and connect their crypto wallet to participate.

All participation is non-custodial, meaning users interact directly with the smart contract using their own wallet.

### Step 2 — Select an outcome

Users choose one of two possible outcomes:

* Yes — the event will happen;
* No — the event will not happen.

Depending on the market configuration, users either:

* place a fixed-price vote;
* or choose a custom stake within the allowed price range.

### Step 3 — Confirm participation

After confirming the transaction, the selected stake is transferred into the prediction pool and the vote is recorded on-chain.

Funds are not distributed immediately. All stakes remain securely locked within the prediction pool until the market is resolved.

### Step 4 — Track prediction activity

Users can monitor prediction activity directly from the platform interface, including:

* participant distribution;
* Chance percentage;
* market volume;
* estimated potential reward;
* remaining time before deadline;
* prediction status.

These values update dynamically as additional users participate in the market.

### Step 5 — Receive rewards

After the prediction is resolved, the smart contract automatically calculates payouts and distributes rewards to winning participants.

Winning users receive:

* their original stake;
* a proportional share of the losing side’s pool after fees are deducted.