The resolution contract
Fixed when the question was written — what happens is checked against this, not against vibes. Ambiguous? It resolves N/A and everyone is refunded.
- Resolution criteria
- Count distinct animal species observable as ambient wildlife (not mission-only). Community bestiary census, moderator-adjudicated. Domestic animals (dogs, etc.) count. Different fish species count individually if visibly distinct and identifiable.
- Source of truth
- Community bestiary census, moderator-verified.
- Resolves
- Within 5 weeks of launch (census takes time).
- N/A (refund) if
- Census coverage is too incomplete to distinguish adjacent buckets.
- Resolution deadline
- Nov 26, 2026
How payouts work
Parimutuel: all stakes pool together. When the question resolves, winners get their stake back plus a share of the losers’ points, proportional to stake weight. No house, no odds-setting — the crowd IS the odds.