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Crypto Prediction Pools

Prediction pools powered by crypto payments. Deposit and withdraw with TON and USDT. Fast settlement, transparent mechanics, no banks involved.

What are crypto prediction markets

Crypto prediction markets combine the mechanics of traditional prediction pools with blockchain-based payments. Instead of using fiat currencies or centralized payment processors, participants fund their accounts and receive payouts in cryptocurrency.

This brings several advantages: global access without banking restrictions, faster settlement times, lower transaction costs, and a natural alignment with the transparency ethos of prediction markets.

Sidepick supports multiple crypto payment rails including TON (The Open Network), USDT on TON, and USDT on TRON (TRC-20), giving users flexibility in how they fund their predictions.

How blockchain prediction pools work

The core mechanics are the same as any prediction pool — participants stake on outcomes, and winners share the pool. The difference is in the payment layer:

01

Deposit with crypto

Fund your account by sending TON, USDT on TON, or USDT TRC-20. Each user gets a unique deposit address or connects via TON Connect.

02

Make predictions

Browse events and stake on outcomes using your internal USD balance. The platform converts crypto deposits to USD at current market rates.

03

Instant settlement

When events resolve, winnings are credited to your balance immediately. No waiting for bank transfers or manual processing.

04

Withdraw anytime

Cash out your balance to your crypto wallet at any time. Withdrawals are processed automatically by background workers.

Advantages of crypto payouts

Global access
Anyone with a crypto wallet can participate, regardless of country or banking status.
Fast settlement
Crypto transactions settle in minutes, not days. No intermediary banks or processors.
Low fees
Transaction costs on TON and TRON are a fraction of traditional payment processing fees.
Self-custody
Your funds stay in your wallet until you choose to deposit. Withdraw back to your wallet at any time.
No chargebacks
Crypto payments are final, eliminating fraud risk and enabling faster payouts for everyone.

Transparency and decentralization

Crypto prediction pools inherit the transparency values of blockchain technology. All deposit and withdrawal transactions are verifiable on-chain. The pool mechanics are deterministic — winners receive their proportional share of the pool, with a clearly disclosed platform fee.

While the event resolution and pool management are currently handled by the platform (not a smart contract), every financial movement is recorded in an internal ledger and backed by on-chain transactions. This creates an auditable trail that traditional betting platforms cannot match.

The combination of crypto payments and transparent pool mechanics creates a prediction platform that is open, verifiable, and aligned with its users' interests.

Join crypto prediction pools

Deposit with TON or USDT and start making predictions in Telegram.

Open in Telegram
Works inside Telegram WebApp. No sign-up.