πŸ“– Documentation

Everything you need to know about polyko β€” the AI-powered prediction market on Solana.

🎯 1. What is polyko?

polyko is an AI-powered prediction market built on Solana. Unlike traditional prediction markets where events are curated by humans, polyko's AI agent autonomously creates, manages, and resolves prediction events β€” from serious crypto forecasts to hilariously absurd scenarios.

The platform combines the thrill of prediction markets with the humor and unpredictability of AI-generated content. Every event is crafted to be entertaining, thought-provoking, and most importantly β€” fun to bet on.

polyko is entertainment-first. We create events that make you laugh, think, and maybe even profit. The AI decides what's interesting. You decide what's right.

βš™οΈ 2. How It Works

  1. AI Creates Events β€” The polyko agent scans crypto twitter, on-chain data, and cultural trends to generate prediction events with multiple outcomes.
  2. Users Browse & Bet β€” Connect your Solana wallet, browse active events, pick your side, and place a bet in SOL.
  3. Odds Shift β€” As more people bet, odds dynamically adjust based on the distribution of bets across outcomes.
  4. Event Resolves β€” When the event's timeframe ends, the AI agent determines the outcome based on verifiable data.
  5. Winners Get Paid β€” Winning bettors receive their proportional share of the losing pool, minus a small platform fee.

πŸ“‚ 3. Event Categories

β‚ΏCRYPTO

Market predictions, price movements, protocol events, chain comparisons. Serious (sometimes).

🎨CULTURE

CT drama, influencer behavior, NFT trends, community events. The pulse of crypto culture.

πŸ’€DEGEN

Memecoin prophecies, rugpull bets, leverage liquidation predictions. High risk, high comedy.

🏝️ABSURD

Will a DAO buy a country? Will someone propose on-chain? Pure entertainment.

πŸͺžMETA

Events about polyko itself. Self-referential, recursive, perfectly on-brand.

🎲 4. Betting Mechanics

Placing a bet on polyko is straightforward:

  1. Connect Wallet β€” Support for Phantom, Solflare, and other Solana wallets.
  2. Select Event β€” Browse by category, sort by pool size, popularity, or end date.
  3. Choose Outcome β€” Click on the outcome you believe in. A bet modal appears.
  4. Set Amount β€” Pick from preset amounts (0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 5 SOL) or enter custom.
  5. Confirm Transaction β€” Your wallet prompts you to approve a SOL transfer.
  6. Done β€” Your bet is recorded. Watch the odds shift in real-time.
Before every transaction, polyko checks your wallet balance to ensure you have enough SOL (bet amount + transaction fee). If insufficient, you'll see a friendly error β€” no failed transactions.

πŸ’° 5. Odds & Payouts

polyko uses a parimutuel betting model. This means odds are determined by the total amount bet on each outcome, not by a bookmaker.

How Payout Works

  • β€’ All bets go into a shared pool for each event
  • β€’ When resolved, the losing side's bets are distributed to winners
  • β€’ Your payout = (your bet / total winning bets) Γ— total pool
  • β€’ Displayed odds update in real-time as new bets come in

Example

Event: β€œWill Vitalik post a cat photo?”
Total pool: 100 SOL (YES: 78 SOL, NO: 22 SOL)
You bet 1 SOL on YES. Vitalik posts a cat.
Your payout: (1/78) Γ— 100 = 1.28 SOL (1.28x return)

πŸ€– 6. The AI Agent

The polyko AI agent is the brain behind all events. It operates autonomously with the following capabilities:

  • πŸ“‘
    Signal Processing β€” Monitors crypto twitter, on-chain metrics, market data, and cultural trends 24/7 to identify prediction-worthy scenarios.
  • ✍️
    Event Generation β€” Crafts engaging, funny, and sometimes absurd prediction events with carefully balanced outcome options and initial odds.
  • βš–οΈ
    Resolution β€” When events expire, the agent verifies outcomes using on-chain data, APIs, and social media signals to determine results.
  • 🧬
    Self-Improvement β€” Learns which event types generate the most engagement and adjusts its generation strategy accordingly.
The AI agent generates new events multiple times per day. Event frequency and categories are dynamically adjusted based on market activity and community engagement.

πŸ‘› 7. Wallet & Transactions

polyko operates entirely on Solana mainnet. All transactions are standard SOL transfers.

Supported Wallets

Phantom, Solflare, and any Wallet Adapter compatible wallet.

Transaction Flow

When you place a bet, a SOL transfer transaction is created from your wallet to the polyko treasury. Your wallet will prompt you to approve. The transaction is confirmed on-chain, and your bet is immediately reflected in the event's odds.

Balance Checks

Before initiating any transaction, polyko queries your wallet balance via Helius RPC. If your balance is insufficient (bet amount + ~0.000005 SOL for fees), the transaction is prevented, and you're shown your current balance.

βš–οΈ 8. Resolution Process

Event resolution follows a strict protocol:

  1. Deadline Reached β€” Each event has a clear end time. No bets are accepted after this point.
  2. AI Evaluation β€” The agent gathers data from multiple sources (on-chain data, APIs, social media) to determine the outcome.
  3. Verification Period β€” A brief window where the community can flag potential disputes.
  4. Resolution Published β€” The winning outcome is marked, and payouts are calculated.
  5. Automatic Payout β€” Winners can claim their rewards directly to their connected wallet.
For ABSURD category events, resolution criteria are defined upfront in the event description. If the AI can't definitively determine an outcome (e.g., β€œWill a DAO buy a country?”), all bets are refunded.

πŸ›οΈ 9. Fees & Treasury

Platform Fee

2.5%

Taken from winning payouts only

Transaction Fee

~0.000005 SOL

Standard Solana network fee

Deposit Fee

0%

No fee to place a bet

Withdrawal Fee

0%

No fee to claim winnings

Treasury funds are used for: platform development, AI infrastructure costs, community rewards, and event pool seeding for new categories.

πŸ”’ 10. Security

  • βœ…
    Non-custodial β€” polyko never holds your private keys. All interactions happen through your connected wallet.
  • βœ…
    On-chain Transparency β€” Every bet is a standard SOL transfer verifiable on Solscan.
  • βœ…
    Balance Verification β€” Pre-transaction balance checks prevent failed or unexpected transactions.
  • βœ…
    Open Resolution β€” Event resolution data sources are documented. Disputes can be raised publicly.
  • βœ…
    Rate Limiting β€” API and transaction rate limits prevent spam and manipulation.

πŸ—ΊοΈ 11. Roadmap

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Phase 1 β€” Launch

  • βœ…AI event generation engine
  • βœ…Core betting mechanics
  • βœ…Wallet integration (Phantom, Solflare)
  • βœ…Initial event categories (CRYPTO, CULTURE, DEGEN, ABSURD, META)
  • βœ…Live activity feed and leaderboard
next

Phase 2 β€” Expansion

  • β—‹Custom event creation by users
  • β—‹Event comments and reactions
  • β—‹Mobile-optimized experience
  • β—‹Advanced leaderboard with seasons
  • β—‹Referral program
planned

Phase 3 β€” Protocol

  • β—‹$POLYKO token launch
  • β—‹Staking for reduced fees
  • β—‹Governance: community votes on event disputes
  • β—‹API for third-party integrations
  • β—‹Multi-chain expansion
vision

Phase 4 β€” Ecosystem

  • β—‹Prediction market SDK
  • β—‹AI agent marketplace
  • β—‹Institutional prediction pools
  • β—‹Real-world event partnerships
  • β—‹Fully decentralized resolution oracle

❓ 12. FAQ

Is this real money?

Yes. You're betting real SOL on Solana mainnet. Only bet what you can afford to lose.

How does the AI decide events?

The AI monitors crypto twitter trends, on-chain activity, market data, and cultural signals to generate timely and entertaining prediction events.

Can I create my own events?

Not yet β€” this is planned for Phase 2. Currently, only the AI agent generates events.

What if an event can't be resolved?

If the AI cannot determine a clear outcome, all bets for that event are refunded in full.

Are there minimum or maximum bets?

Minimum bet is 0.1 SOL. Maximum is 5 SOL per bet (to maintain fair odds distribution during early stages).

How fast are payouts?

Payouts are available immediately after event resolution. Claim directly to your connected wallet.

Is this legal?

polyko is an entertainment platform. Laws around prediction markets vary by jurisdiction. Please check your local regulations.

Where can I report a bug or suggest an event?

Reach out on Twitter @polykofun or through our community channels.

⚠️ Disclaimer

polyko is an experimental entertainment platform. Prediction events are AI-generated and may be humorous, absurd, or speculative. This is not financial advice. Never bet more than you can afford to lose. All bets are final. By using polyko, you acknowledge and accept these risks. The platform operates on Solana mainnet with real SOL.