# Core Protocols ## 🧠 Polyquest x Wormhole: Powering Cross-Chain Prediction Markets *Polyquest isn't just a prediction platform — it's a **cross-chain belief economy**. At its core, we let communities wager on the future: crypto prices, sports, cultural events, and more. But to truly scale this experience across ecosystems, we leverage **Wormhole protocols**: CCTP, NTT, and Settlement (via Mayan Swift). This tech stack powers seamless, gas-efficient, and interoperable prediction markets across chains.* ### 1. Circle CCTP: Native USDC for Seamless Wagers **CCTP (Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol)** is how we move *real* USDC (not wrapped) across chains. In prediction markets, liquidity is king — and nothing is more trusted than native USDC. #### Why It Matters for Polyquest * Players want to stake native assets without friction. * CCTP burns USDC on the source chain and mints it on the destination — keeping liquidity clean. * With **Wormhole’s CCTP integration**, we eliminate manual redemption steps and instantly mint USDC on supported chains like Solana, Base, Arbitrum, and more. #### Enhanced UX via Wormhole * **Auto-Relay**: No need for users to claim assets manually — attestations are relayed automatically. * **Gas Drop-off**: Users receive destination-chain gas tokens with their USDC, so they can immediately use funds for predictions. ### 2. Native Token Transfers (NTT): Unified Onchain Points Across Chains NTT is how Polyquest powers its **unified point system** across all supported ecosystems. For example, we issue tokens like `qPOINT` to track user performance, rank progression, and event-based participation — all onchain. #### Why NTT over Bridge Wrappers * **No liquidity fragmentation** — one canonical token, many chains. * **Secure supply control** — tokens are only minted when locked on the origin chain. * **Full composability** — NTT tokens behave like native assets on each destination chain. #### Practical Use in Polyquest * We distribute point tokens like `$POLY` in **bulk via NTT**, not per user transaction. * Each supported chain (e.g., Solana, Base, Arbitrum) receives a pre-allocated local supply. * This avoids tx bottlenecks and ensures smooth in-game point tracking. #### Prediction use case: A seasonal leaderboard is hosted across Solana, Base, and Blast. Instead of separate point systems, users earn`$POLY` universally via NTT. A Base user predicting on-chain earns the same points as a Solana user — enabling cross-chain rankings and rewards without bridging friction. ### ⚡ 3. Wormhole Settlement (Mayan Swift): Cross-Chain Bets & Resolution The Wormhole Settlement Layer unlocks **fast**, **secure**, and **liquidity-efficient** prediction flows. It handles the complexity of cross-chain asset movement so users can place bets with any supported token, from any chain. #### Mayan Swift * **Intent-based auction protocol** for fast, low-cost swaps between chains. * Solvers compete to fulfill user intents, optimizing for price and speed. * Already integrates **Jupiter Aggregator API** for instant, best-rate token swaps on Solana. #### Practical Use in Polyquest * Users from EVM chains (e.g., Base, Arbitrum) can place bets using their **local custom tokens** (like `wPEPE` or `mTOKEN`). * Wormhole Settlement handles the cross-chain routing and token conversion. * Behind the scenes, tokens are swapped into the **destination chain’s custom token** (e.g., `qMEME-SOL`) using **Mayan Swift + Jupiter**. #### Prediction use case: A Base user joins a creator-led prediction game hosted on Solana, using `mDOGE` (a Base meme token). The bet is submitted cross-chain via Wormhole Settlement. Mayan Swift executes the swap into `qMEME` on Solana using Jupiter, and the user is seamlessly entered into the market — no bridging, no manual conversion. ### 🎯 Why It Matters: Prediction as a Cross-Chain Primitive Traditional prediction markets are isolated — fragmented by chain, limited by UX, and burdened by slow bridges. Polyquest changes that: * **Prediction markets are cultural reflections.**\ Communities don’t just speculate — they express collective beliefs. * **Wormhole makes those beliefs fluid.**\ A meme war on Base can resolve on Solana. A sports bet in USDC on Arbitrum can pay out on Solana. * **Wagers become cross-chain flows.**\ No more wrapped tokens or fragmented liquidity. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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