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Payout
Payout is the amount received from a prediction contract according to its settlement rules when the relevant outcome occurs.
Why it matters to you
Potential payout should be considered relative to the price paid. Buying a contract for $0.90 that can settle at $1 offers very different economics from buying the same outcome at $0.40. The question is not simply: Will it happen? It is also: Is the probability worth the price I'm paying?
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