A college student lost $35,000 on Polymarket because of one missed deadline
This incident highlights the critical importance of understanding contract terms in prediction markets, where resolution criteria can lead to significant financial losses. The post A college student lost $35,000 on Polym...
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This incident highlights the critical importance of understanding contract terms in prediction markets, where resolution criteria can lead to significant financial losses.
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