Getting started in 10 minutes

What you need before you begin

• A Solana wallet (Phantom, Backpack, or any wallet that supports signMessage).
• Enough SOL to cover proposal fees and a few transactions (we recommend keeping at least 0.1 SOL available).
• A clear market idea with the story, timeline, and data source you plan to use for settlement.

Step-by-step walkthrough

1. Connect and create a workspace

1. Visit the PolyPort web app and connect your wallet.
2. Set your display name and upload an avatar—this is what supporters see when they review your proposal.
3. Join the appropriate workspace (public, partner, or private cohort). If you are part of a campaign, your organizer will share the invite link.

2. Draft a compelling proposal

1. Describe the outcome you want to track. Use clear, future-facing language (e.g. “Solana breaks $300 by June 30”).
2. Add context: why does this matter, who is involved.
3. Choose a voting cutoff and settlement date. The UI shows recommended presets so you can skip juggling timestamps.
4. Upload supporting media (image, link to a tweet or blog) to give the community confidence.

3. Set activation targets

1. Decide how much capital is required before the market unlocks trading (the “activation threshold”).
2. Assign fee splits. The default is 1.5% admin + 0.5% LP, but you can offer rebates from your share to motivate early liquidity.
3. Review the summary card to verify every number—especially the vault address that collects fees.

4. Share and fund the market

1. Publish the proposal. It remains in “Pending Activation” until deposits meet the threshold.
2. Share the proposal link with your community. Highlight what supporters get if the outcome wins—or if it loses but they hedge.
3. Keep momentum with updates. Short posts or Spaces appearances often drive the majority of activation volume.

5. Monitor activation progress

• The dashboard shows live totals for YES/NO deposits and projected fee splits.
• If the market stalls, consider adjusting the activation target or adding a time-limited rebate.
• Monitor the countdown timer in the dashboard. If the cutoff is closing in, rally supporters for a final push or consider adjusting incentives.

After activation

Once the activation threshold is met:

• The market moves to Active status and trading begins immediately.
• Liquidity is mirrored into Meteora (if opted-in) to amplify volume and partner rebates.
• You can still post updates, but activation deposits are locked until settlement.