Guides
How-to guides
The practical stuff — how to actually fund your account, buy USDC, and stay on top of taxes. Plain English, no fluff.
How to fund Polymarket (buy USDC and deposit)
To fund Polymarket you need USDC on the Polygon network in a self-custody wallet. The fastest path: buy USDC at a crypto on-ramp (card or bank), send it to your wallet on Polygon, then deposit on Polymarket. Polymarket is non-custodial and restricted in the US — check your local rules first. Here's the full step-by-step.
How to track your prediction-market & betting P&L for taxes
Winnings from prediction markets and crypto betting are generally taxable, and on-chain activity (Polymarket on Polygon) leaves a record your tax authority can see. The easiest way to stay compliant is to connect your wallet/exchange to crypto tax software that auto-imports every transaction and computes gains. Here's how, and what to keep.