HUNCH User Guide

Getting Started

1. Connect Your Wallet

1. Visit the HUNCH platform

2. Click "Connect Wallet" in the top right

3. Choose MetaMask or WalletConnect

4. 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

1. Navigate to any active market

2. Choose your side (Yes/No or specific option)

3. Enter the amount you want to spend

4. Review the estimated shares you'll receive

5. Click "Buy Shares" and confirm the transaction

Selling Shares

1. Go to your portfolio or the market page

2. Select shares you want to sell

3. Review the estimated payout

4. 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

1. Click "Create Market"

2. Enter your question (clear, unambiguous)

3. Add detailed description

4. Set end time for trading

5. Choose category

6. Submit with transaction fee

Enhanced Markets

1. Select "Enhanced Market" option

2. Enter question and description

3. Add 3-8 possible outcomes

4. Set end time and category

5. 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

1. Navigate to Portfolio

2. Find resolved markets with winnings

3. Click "Claim Winnings"

4. 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