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Resolution source

What is a resolution source?

The resolution source is the official data or authority a market's rules name to decide the outcome, such as a government agency, a league or a news organization.

On Polymarket

Always read the resolution source in a market's rules: two markets on the same event can resolve differently if their sources differ.

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How does Resolution source work on Polymarket?

Always read the resolution source in a market's rules: two markets on the same event can resolve differently if their sources differ.

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