How to Become a Market Creator
Market creation on BigMarket is permissioned — not to exclude people, but to protect quality and integrity. Access is granted through an innovative Merkle gating system managed by the DAO.
Step 1: Understand Merkle Gating
Every address allowed to create markets is part of a Merkle tree — a cryptographic list of approved creators. The DAO holds the Merkle root, which acts as a compact, verifiable record of who can launch new markets.
When you try to create a market, your wallet proves it’s included in the list by submitting a Merkle proof. If your proof checks out, the contract unlocks creation for you instantly — no admin approval, no manual whitelist.
Step 2: Join the DAO & Apply
If you’d like to become a market creator:
Join the BigMarket DAO community (on Discord or forum).
Share your proposal or request for inclusion as a verified market creator.
Existing members can sponsor or vote on your inclusion.
Once approved, the DAO updates the Merkle root through an on-chain proposal, adding your wallet address to the approved list.
Step 3: Launch Your First Market
After your address is added, you can:
Connect your wallet on BigMarket.ai.
Choose “Create Market” from the dashboard.
Set your parameters (title, duration, outcomes, and creator fee).
Provide initial liquidity — which is automatically staked by the DAO across all outcomes.
That’s it — your market is live, decentralized, and DAO-aligned.
Why We Use Merkle Gating
Merkle gating makes BigMarket both open and secure:
No centralized approval process
DAO-controlled access, updated by proposal
Lightweight on-chain verification
Prevents spam and low-quality markets
It’s a trustless, transparent way to grow the creator community responsibly.
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