Here are the most common questions about verifying.
No. Once the two-hour challenge period ends, if the proposal is not disputed, the market resolves. Later verifications will not affect the outcome.
If an incorrect proposal is verified and goes undisputed, Polymarket may pay out the wrong side of the market.
Verifying lets you see how proposals are reviewed and resolved. By observing others or verifying yourself, you learn what makes a proposal accurate or rejected.
Verification team members can earn up to 2 UMA for each correct verification. Incorrect verifications can result in a penalty of up to 4 UMA.
Rewards motivate verifiers to review proposals carefully and catch errors. Polymarket's system rewards proposers and disputers, while UMA provides separate incentives for verification team members.
Disagreements happen, especially in close or subjective markets. When this occurs, verifiers review each other's findings to identify what caused the difference and reach a consensus.
If you disagree with a verification, you can discuss it with UMA community members to understand their reasoning. You can also choose to dispute the market directly.
