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| − | + | '''Bets of Bitcoin''' is a [[wikipedia:prediction market|prediction market]] where users can bet on the outcome of future real world events. | |
| − | + | Bet results are decided by the site moderators. The winners will get their wagers back plus will earn the wagers from those that lost (less a small commission paid to the site). | |
The returns will vary for the winners though as bets are time-weighted and there is a premium earned for those who place their wagers earlier versus those place a bet later. | The returns will vary for the winners though as bets are time-weighted and there is a premium earned for those who place their wagers earlier versus those place a bet later. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | The service was launched on August 14, 2011<ref>[http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=37069.0 Bets of Bitcoin - Bitcoin betting on real world events]</ref>. On April 18th, 2012 there was nearly $5,000 USD worth of open bets on the site. | + | The service was launched on August 14, 2011<ref>[http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=37069.0 Bets of Bitcoin - Bitcoin betting on real world events]</ref>. On April 18th, 2012 there was nearly $5,000 USD worth of open bets on the site.{{citation needed}} |
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| + | ==Criticism== | ||
| + | Junk submissions<ref>[https://betsofbitcoin.uservoice.com/forums/130083-general/suggestions/3804619-aaaa good]</ref><ref>[https://betsofbitcoin.uservoice.com/forums/130083-general/suggestions/3804619-aaaa aaaa]</ref> for '''Bets of Bitcoin''' on user feedback management site [https://betsofbitcoin.uservoice.com/forums/130083-general Uservoice] show that the operators do not read users' feedback. The site does not offer a profit<ref name="topreq">[https://betsofbitcoin.uservoice.com/forums/130083-general/filters/top Top requests on Uservoice]</ref> or bet payout calculator, and there is no way to recover a forgotten password<ref name="topreq" />. One request alleges that the website hasn't paid out winners of a certain bet.<ref>[https://betsofbitcoin.uservoice.com/forums/130083-general/suggestions/3806479-wherer-are-the-money wherer are the money]</ref> | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Revision as of 11:35, 7 April 2013
Bets of Bitcoin is a prediction market where users can bet on the outcome of future real world events.
Bet results are decided by the site moderators. The winners will get their wagers back plus will earn the wagers from those that lost (less a small commission paid to the site).
The returns will vary for the winners though as bets are time-weighted and there is a premium earned for those who place their wagers earlier versus those place a bet later.
Anyone can create a bet statement, though new bets are vetted to eliminate bets whose outcome can't be easily determined or is easily manipulated and for bets that the site moderators would rather not see listed. The site pays half of the commission it receives to the person that created the bet statement.
When adding funds to the account with the site (an EWallet), deposits are credited after three confirmations[1].
Contents
History
The service was launched on August 14, 2011[2]. On April 18th, 2012 there was nearly $5,000 USD worth of open bets on the site.[citation needed]
Criticism
Junk submissions[3][4] for Bets of Bitcoin on user feedback management site Uservoice show that the operators do not read users' feedback. The site does not offer a profit[5] or bet payout calculator, and there is no way to recover a forgotten password[5]. One request alleges that the website hasn't paid out winners of a certain bet.[6]
External Links
- Bets of Bitcoin Official website
- /r/betsofbitcoin reddit for discussion of the site or any bets.
