# Resolution Sources

Resolution source criteria fall into one of three categories: a single source, select sources, a consensus of credible reporting, or a combination of all of them.

### Single Source

Some markets resolve solely on a **single source**.

*Examples*: sports organizations, Rotten Tomatoes, Federal Register, Binance.

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### Select Sources

Some markets resolve according to a **set of acceptable sources**. Verification can come from any of them.

*Examples*: Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau, their official representative(s), public statements, social media posts.

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### Consensus of Credible Reporting

Markets without a clear source, or where **flexibility is needed**, may resolve based on a **consensus of credible reporting**.

*Examples*: political markets, appearance markets, geopolitics, culture markets.

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### Multiple Sources

Some markets require **multiple sources** for resolution. This is similar to a **consensus of credible reporting**, but with **specific sources listed.**

*Example*: The Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC.

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### Backup Sources

Markets may also list a **backup source**, such as another official or independent website.

*Example*: many markets use a consensus of credible reporting as a backup source.

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