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Split & Merge

Split and Merge enable direct conversion between trading currency and Shares.

Split and Merge are powered by a Conditional Token Framework (CTF) — direct conversion between collateral and Share pairs, with no orderbook fees.


Split

Divides trading currency into Yes Shares + No Shares (or Up + Down Shares).

Conversion Formula

$1 BILL → 1 Yes Share + 1 No Share (only one side settles at $1.00.)

Example

Splitting $100 yields:

  • 100 Yes Shares + 100 No Shares

  • Fee: None

Use Cases

  • Hedge / Arbitrage: Split to hold both sides, then sell at favorable prices — useful for hedging or capturing arbitrage spreads when Yes + No > $1.000

  • Provide Liquidity: Place Limit Orders on both sides to earn Maker Rebate


Merge

Combines Yes Shares + No Shares (or Up + Down Shares) back into trading currency.

Conversion Formula

Example

Merging 100 Yes Shares + 100 No Shares yields:

  • $100

  • Fee: None

Constraints

  • Must hold equal quantities of Yes and No (or Up and Down) Shares

  • Maximum Merge quantity = min(Yes Shares, No Shares)

Use Cases

  • Position Exit: Convert Shares on both sides into trading currency instantly without the Orderbook

  • Arbitrage: Buy both sides on the market for a combined price below $1.000, then Merge to capture the spread


Split vs Merge Comparison

Field
Split
Merge

Direction

$BILL → Shares

Shares → $BILL

Input

Amount (integer)

Shares quantity (integer)

Output

Yes + No Shares (equal quantity)

$BILL

Fee

None

None

Requirement

Sufficient balance

Equal quantity of Yes/No Shares held

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