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# Market Resolutions and Payouts

## How Are Prediction Markets Resolved?

When a market reaches its defined resolution condition (such as a date, event outcome, or verified data point), the market is finalized according to its published rules and resolution source.

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Once resolved:

* The correct outcome is confirmed on-chain.
* Winning positions become claimable.
* Losing positions have no payout.
* Trading for that market permanently stops.

There may be possible outcomes which some markets may resolve to a **Tie / Draw** outcome with all position valued at **\$0.50** per share.

On Foresight, users must manually claim their winning positions after a market resolves. Claimed funds are credited directly to the user’s wallet balance.

There is **no expiration period for claiming rewards**. Winning positions remain claimable indefinitely until the user claims them.

This ensures users retain full control over when they collect their settlement funds.