# Welcome

Welcome to PolymarketGuide, a beginner-friendly resource for learning about prediction markets and how Polymarket works.

Here you'll find clear explanations of key concepts and everything you need to get started. We'll walk through markets, trading, strategies, and research step by step.

To get started, read [What are prediction markets?](/polymarketguide/basics/what-are-prediction-markets.md) and then explore the guide at your own pace.

### Explore Polymarket

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