# Claiming Winnings

### Claiming Winnings

Once a market you’ve participated in has been resolved and your prediction was correct, you can **claim your payout directly to your wallet**. PredictBase uses **smart contracts** to handle payouts — no middlemen, no delays.

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#### When Can You Claim?

You can claim your winnings when:

* The market is **resolved**
* Your chosen option is marked as the **winning outcome**
* You see a **"Claim"** button next to your position in the dashboard

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#### Step-by-Step: Claiming Your Winnings

1. Go to <https://predictbase.app>
2. Navigate to the **Dashboard**
3. Click on the **My Positions** tab
4. Locate your resolved Position (it will say **“Win”**)
5. Click the **Claim** button
6. Confirm the transaction in your wallet

Your **USDC** will be sent directly to your wallet balance after confirmation.

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#### How Are Winnings Calculated?

Each winning share of an option you hold earns $1.

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#### What If You Don't Claim?

* Your funds remain available to claim forever — they will never expire.
* You are responsible for triggering the claim transaction.
* Gas fees apply (in ETH on Base) — but they are typically very low.

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#### What If the Market Was Canceled?

If the market was canceled (e.g., ambiguous outcome, unresolved event):

* Your position becomes **refundable**
* You see a **"Claim"** button next to your position in the dashboard
* You can claim back your full USDC stake + any protocol/creator fees you paid

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#### Notes

* Claims are final and handled entirely by the smart contract
* PredictBase never holds your funds or makes manual payouts

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Congratulations on your win! 🎉\
Head back to the [Markets](https://predictbase.app) and keep predicting!