> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.jua.exchange/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# What Is Jua Predictions? Complete Platform Overview

> Learn how Jua Predictions works: browse binary prediction markets, trade YES/NO shares, and earn fixed USDC payouts on correct outcomes.

Jua Predictions is a browser-based prediction market platform where you trade shares on the outcomes of real-world events. Every market poses a binary question — will something happen, or won't it? You buy YES or NO shares based on your view, hold them until the market resolves, and earn a fixed 1 USDC payout for every winning share you hold. The more accurate your predictions, the more you earn.

## How It Works

The core loop on Jua Predictions is straightforward: find a market you have conviction on, take a position, and wait for resolution.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Browse Open Markets">
    Explore the markets listing to find questions on events you follow — from sports and politics to finance and current affairs. Filter by category or status to narrow your search.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Trade YES or NO Shares">
    Choose an outcome and place an order. You can trade through the House engine for instant execution, or use the CLOB to set your own price and match with other traders.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for Resolution">
    A platform administrator reviews the real-world outcome and resolves the market. This locks in the winning side and triggers payouts.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Collect Your Payout">
    Every winning share pays exactly 1 USDC. Payouts are credited to your cash balance automatically, ready to withdraw or use in your next trade.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Key Concepts

Before you place your first trade, it helps to understand the building blocks of the platform.

* **Markets** — Binary questions tied to real-world events with a defined resolution date and criteria.
* **Shares** — Units of a position in a market. Each share represents one YES or NO outcome and pays 1 USDC if it wins.
* **YES / NO Outcomes** — Every market resolves to either YES or NO. You profit when your shares match the resolved outcome.
* **House Engine** — An automated market maker that is always available and fills orders instantly at algorithmically set prices. Best for speed and convenience.
* **CLOB Engine** — A central limit order book that matches your orders peer-to-peer. Best for traders who want price control and tighter spreads.
* **USDC Payouts** — All winnings are denominated in USDC, a USD-pegged stablecoin. Payouts are fixed and predictable: 1 USDC per winning share.
* **Balance Types** — Your account holds cash (real funds), promo (bonus credit with limited use), locked (funds held in pending orders), and tradable (cash + promo available to spend) balances.

## Who It's For

Jua Predictions is built for anyone who follows real-world events and wants to put their knowledge to work. If you track news, sports, markets, or politics — and you want a structured way to act on your predictions with transparent, fixed-odds payouts — this platform is for you. No prior trading experience is required to get started, and the quickstart guide will walk you through everything from account creation to your first trade.

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  <Card title="Quickstart Guide" icon="bolt" href="/quickstart">
    Follow a step-by-step walkthrough to place your first trade in minutes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Explore Markets" icon="chart-line" href="/trading/markets">
    Learn how markets are structured and how to find the best opportunities.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>