Resolution by platform
Each market on Noma is sourced from a specific platform, and the resolution method is determined by that platform. Noma displays the resolution criteria as described by the respective provider.Polymarket markets
Polymarket markets resolve through one of these mechanisms:- UMA Optimistic Oracle — A resolver proposes an outcome, and there’s a challenge period for disputes. If undisputed, the proposal is accepted. If disputed, UMA’s decentralized voter network makes the final determination.
- Auto-resolution — Price-based markets resolve automatically using on-chain oracle feeds (Chainlink for crypto).
Kalshi markets
Kalshi markets are resolved by Kalshi as a CFTC-regulated exchange. Resolution follows the criteria specified in each contract’s description, using official data sources (government reports, exchange data, verified news sources).Noma Attest markets
Markets created via Attest resolve based on the type of question:- Auto-resolution — Price feed markets resolve automatically using Chainlink oracles
- Source-verified — Markets with clear, publicly verifiable data sources
- UMA Oracle — Subjective or complex questions use UMA’s optimistic oracle
Payouts
After resolution:- Winning shares pay out $1.00 per share
- Losing shares pay out $0.00 — they are burned with no payout
Viewing resolution details
Each market on Noma displays its resolution source and criteria in the market detail view. This information comes directly from the platform that hosts the market (Polymarket, Kalshi, etc.).Disputes
For Polymarket markets resolved via UMA:- A resolver proposes an outcome
- Anyone can dispute by posting a bond during the challenge period
- If disputed, UMA’s voter network makes the final determination