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Overview

Gameday is a Web3 prediction market protocol where users trade the outcomes of real-world events - sports matches, election results, and financial benchmarks - without relying on a central operator to set odds or hold funds.

At its core, Gameday is built around a simple idea: markets should be determined by participants, not intermediaries. Traders express views by taking positions on event outcomes, while prices emerge from continuous interaction between participants rather than a single controlling entity.

All positions are settled directly by smart contracts on-chain, meaning that once a market resolves, payouts are executed transparently and deterministically by code. There is no custody layer sitting between users and their funds, and no discretionary authority that can alter trades or settlements after the fact.

On-Chain Settlement​

All Gameday transactions, settlement of positions and payouts are handled by smart contracts on Optimism blockchain. Order execution and payout logic is immutable and enforced by smart contract code. Each betting market is associated with an Oracle event, which is then used to settle positions. Outcome resolution is a transparent process, participants can audit, dispute and vote on Oracle's outcome proposals.

Settlement

Blockchain settlement ensures:

  • Custody in your control: funds are secured in blockchain wallets, not held by the exchange.
  • Immutable records: every trade, payout and market resolution is recorded on the blockchain, which means results are permanent and cannot be altered.
  • Provable results: settlement logic is verifiable via smart contracts.
  • Order signatures: order immutability is ensured through signature validation by executing contracts.

Permissionless Participation​

Any browser extension Web3 wallet (eg. Metamask, Phantom) can connect and trade. No account registrations or onboarding processes - once connected, traders can place orders immediately.

Safe Wallet Practices

  • Always keep control of your wallet and private keys. Never share or enter your seed phrase or private key into any website, app, or bot.

  • Consider using a hardware wallet for added security.

  • Only approve transactions from contracts and dApps you trust, and double-check the details before confirming.

  • Regularly review your wallet’s approvals to revoke access you no longer need.

Remember: you are solely responsible for the safety of your funds.