diff --git a/web/pages/about.tsx b/web/pages/about.tsx index 85e3eaee..3f0fcead 100644 --- a/web/pages/about.tsx +++ b/web/pages/about.tsx @@ -118,6 +118,13 @@ function Contents() {

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+ More questions? Check out{' '} + + this community-driven FAQ + + ! +

Can prediction markets work without real money?

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Why is this important?

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+ Prediction markets aggregate and reveal crucial information that would + not otherwise be known. They are a bottom-up mechanism that can + influence everything from politics, economics, and business, to + scientific research and education. +

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+ Prediction markets can predict{' '} + + which research papers will replicate + + ; which drug is the most effective; which policy would generate the most + tax revenue; which charity will be underfunded; or which startup idea is + the most promising. By surfacing and quantifying our collective + knowledge, we as a society become wiser. +

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How does betting work?

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How are markets resolved?

The creator of the prediction market decides the outcome and earns{' '} @@ -166,29 +207,9 @@ function Contents() { or even personal. (E.g. "Will I enjoy participating in the Metaverse in 2023?")

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Why is this important?

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- Prediction markets aggregate and reveal crucial information that would - not otherwise be known. They are a bottom-up mechanism that can - influence everything from politics, economics, and business, to - scientific research and education. -

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- Prediction markets can predict{' '} - - which research papers will replicate - - ; which drug is the most effective; which policy would generate the most - tax revenue; which charity will be underfunded; or, which startup idea - is the most promising. -

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- By surfacing and quantifying our collective knowledge, we as a society - become wiser. -

-

+ {/*

How is this different from Metaculus or Hypermind? -

+ */} {/*

We believe that in order to get the best results, you have to have skin in the game. We require that people use real money to buy the currency @@ -199,28 +220,13 @@ function Contents() { carefully and can't rig the outcome by creating multiple accounts. The result is more accurate predictions.

*/} -

+ {/*

Manifold Markets is focused on accessibility and allowing anyone to quickly create and judge a prediction market. When we all have the power to create and share prediction markets in seconds and apply our own judgment on the outcome, it leads to a qualitative shift in the number, variety, and usefulness of prediction markets. -

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How does betting work?

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*/}

What kind of betting system do you use?

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Can I create private markets?

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+ Soon! We're running a pilot version of Manifold for Teams - private + Manifold instances where you can discuss internal topics and predict on + outcomes for your organization. +

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+ If this sounds like something you’d want,{' '} + + join the waitlist here + + ! +

+

Who are we?

Manifold Markets is currently a team of three: