HUNCH User Guide
Getting Started
1. Connect Your Wallet
Visit the HUNCH platform
Click "Connect Wallet" in the top right
Choose MetaMask or WalletConnect
Approve the connection request
2. Understanding Markets
Market Types
Classic Markets: Simple Yes/No prediction markets
Enhanced Markets: Multi-choice markets with 3+ options
Market States
Active: Open for trading
Resolved: Outcome determined, winnings claimable
Cancelled: Market cancelled, refunds available
3. Trading Basics
Buying Shares
Navigate to any active market
Choose your side (Yes/No or specific option)
Enter the amount you want to spend
Review the estimated shares you'll receive
Click "Buy Shares" and confirm the transaction
Selling Shares
Go to your portfolio or the market page
Select shares you want to sell
Review the estimated payout
Click "Sell Shares" and confirm
Understanding Prices
Prices represent the market's probability of an outcome
0.70 = 70% chance of Yes outcome
Prices change based on trading activity
Higher demand increases price, lower demand decreases it
4. Creating Markets
Classic Markets
Click "Create Market"
Enter your question (clear, unambiguous)
Add detailed description
Set end time for trading
Choose category
Submit with transaction fee
Enhanced Markets
Select "Enhanced Market" option
Enter question and description
Add 3-8 possible outcomes
Set end time and category
Submit with transaction fee
Best Practices
Make questions objective and verifiable
Include clear resolution criteria
Set reasonable end times
Provide sufficient context in descriptions
5. Portfolio Management
Viewing Positions
Current Holdings: Active positions in ongoing markets
Profit/Loss: Real-time P&L calculation
Trade History: Complete trading record
Claimable Winnings: Resolved markets with winnings
Claiming Winnings
Navigate to Portfolio
Find resolved markets with winnings
Click "Claim Winnings"
Confirm transaction to receive payout
6. Market Resolution
How Markets Resolve
Markets resolve based on real-world outcomes
Oracle system determines winning outcomes
Resolution happens after market end time
Multiple verification sources ensure accuracy
Dispute Process
Disputed resolutions can be escalated
Community voting on controversial outcomes
Final resolution is binding and immutable
7. Fees and Costs
Trading Fees
2% fee on all trades (built into pricing)
Fees support platform development and oracle operations
No additional gas fees beyond network costs
Market Creation
Small creation fee to prevent spam
Gas costs for smart contract deployment
Creators earn fees from trading activity
8. Safety and Security
Best Practices
Never share your private keys
Always verify transaction details before confirming
Use hardware wallets for large amounts
Keep software updated
Risk Management
Only trade with funds you can afford to lose
Diversify across multiple markets
Understand that all trading involves risk
Research markets thoroughly before participating
9. Mobile Trading
Mobile Optimization
Fully responsive design works on all devices
Touch-optimized trading interface
Mobile wallet integration
Offline portfolio viewing
10. Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Transaction Failed: Check gas fees and wallet balance
Can't Connect Wallet: Refresh page and try again
Prices Not Updating: Check internet connection
Can't Claim Winnings: Ensure market is resolved
Getting Help
Check our FAQ section
Join our Discord community
Contact support through the platform
Follow @HunchMarkets for updates
Advanced Features
Batch Trading
Trade multiple positions simultaneously
Reduce gas costs through batching
Available for large volume traders
API Access
Programmatic trading access
Market data feeds
Portfolio management
Custom integrations
Analytics
Detailed trading statistics
Market performance metrics
Profit/loss analysis
Trading pattern insights
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