# Answers

When submitting a proposal, you can choose from **four possible answers**.

### Proposal Options

<table><thead><tr><th width="178.13336181640625">Option</th><th width="210.29998779296875">Answer</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>P1</strong></td><td>No</td><td>The market resolved to "No."</td></tr><tr><td><strong>P2</strong></td><td>Yes</td><td>The market resolved to "Yes."</td></tr><tr><td><strong>P3</strong></td><td>Unknown / 50–50</td><td>The market resolved as "Unknown."</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Custom</strong></td><td>Custom Answer</td><td>Custom Answer is rarely used.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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The proposal options (**P1, P2, P3, and Custom**) stay the same for all proposals. The specific answers for **P1** and **P2** change depending on the question type.
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#### Yes/No Markets

In Yes/No markets, the answers are **No**, **Yes**, **Unknown / 50–50**, and **Custom.**

*Examples*:&#x20;

* Presidential Election Winner 2028 (JD Vance)
* When will the AP call the NYC mayoral election? (Before 9 pm)
* Trump says Moon Landing faked in 2025?

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#### Either/Or Markets

In Either/Or markets, the answers are **Team A**, **Team B**, **Unknown / 50–50**, and **Custom.**

*Examples*:&#x20;

* Bears vs. Ravens
* Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis
* Spread: Ravens (-6.5)

<figure><img src="/files/JSs9RUAOjnft2WVA8jai" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### Up/Down Markets

In Over/Under markets, the answers are **Down**, **Up**, **Unknown / 50–50**, and **Custom.**

*Examples*:&#x20;

* Bitcoin Up or Down - October 26, 9PM ET
* NYA Up or Down on October 26?
* Trump approval Up or Down this week?

<figure><img src="/files/oa9rSV3KjPvaBS8kjcdS" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### Over/Under Markets

In Over/Under markets, the answers are **Under, Over, Unknown / 50–50, and Custom.**

*Examples*:&#x20;

* Warriors vs. Trail Blazers: O/U 228.5
* Spurs vs. Pelicans: 1H O/U 118.5
* Celtics vs. Knicks: 1H O/U 118.5

<figure><img src="/files/gAUraV3SsZdKPCTkjqHy" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Acceptable Answers

Some requests may specify in the description "This request MUST only resolve to P1 or P2." In requests with this specification, P3 and Custom Answer are unacceptable answers and will be disputed.&#x20;

This is common in negRisk markets such as sports, awards, or tournaments.

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### Review

To review, here are the proposal options for each question type:

| Option     | Yes/No Market   | Either/Or Market | Up/Down Market  |
| ---------- | --------------- | ---------------- | --------------- |
| **P1**     | No              | Team A           | Down            |
| **P2**     | Yes             | Team B           | Up              |
| **P3**     | Unknown / 50–50 | Unknown / 50–50  | Unknown / 50–50 |
| **Custom** | Custom Answer   | Custom Answer    | Custom Answer   |


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