everything you need to know about lawsuit.run - the decentralized platform for betting on legal outcomes
lawsuit.run is a decentralized prediction market built on Solana that allows users to place bets on the outcomes of real-world lawsuits. Whether it's a tech giant facing antitrust charges, celebrity legal battles, or landmark cases that could shape future legislation - you can bet on the verdict.
Unlike traditional betting platforms, lawsuit.run operates entirely through smart contracts. There's no house, no middleman, and no one taking a cut. Winners split the entire pool proportionally based on their stake.
Use any Solana-compatible wallet (Phantom, Solflare, Backpack, etc.) to connect to the platform. Your wallet is your identity - no signup required.
Explore trending cases, filter by category, search by parties involved, or check out high-value pools. Each case shows current odds, total pool size, and betting deadline.
Select one of three outcomes: Plaintiff Wins, Defendant Wins, or Settlement. Enter your bet amount and see your potential payout before confirming.
Once the case is resolved, the admin marks the correct outcome. Smart contracts automatically distribute winnings to all correct bettors proportionally.
Payouts are calculated based on the total pool and the winning side's share. Here's the formula:
Total Pool = Plaintiff Bets + Defendant Bets + Settlement Bets
Your Payout = (Your Bet / Winning Side Total) × Total Pool
Example: If the total pool is 1000 SOL, you bet 100 SOL on plaintiff, and plaintiff wins with 400 SOL total, your payout is (100/400) × 1000 = 250 SOL (150 SOL profit).
Built on Solana for near-instant transactions, minimal fees (typically less than $0.01), and high throughput.
All funds are held in smart contracts. No centralized custody. Your wallet, your keys, your control.
Bets are confirmed in seconds. Payouts are distributed automatically when verdicts are announced.
Smart contracts are audited and open source. Verify the code yourself on GitHub.
Launch beta platform with high-profile cases. Implement core betting mechanics and wallet integration.
Add social features: case discussions, expert analysis, betting leaderboards, and portfolio sharing.
Launch iOS and Android apps with push notifications for case updates and verdict announcements.
Expand to international cases, support for multiple jurisdictions, and legal outcome derivatives.
Prediction markets exist in a legal gray area. lawsuit.run operates as a decentralized protocol without a central operator. Always check your local laws before participating.
Each case page specifies the resolution criteria. Typically, we resolve based on the first verdict. If a case is dismissed before trial, it may be marked as "settlement" or refunded.
No. Once a bet is placed, it's final. This ensures pool stability and fair odds for all participants.
Platform administrators mark outcomes based on official court documents and public records. We use multiple sources to verify results before distribution.
Currently only SOL (Solana) is supported. We may add USDC and other SPL tokens in the future.
Have questions, feedback, or want to suggest a case? Reach out to us:
Twitter: @lawsuitrun
Email: hello@lawsuit.run
Discord: discord.gg/lawsuitrun