Getting Started with Bettors
This guide will help you get started with Bettors, from setting up your wallet to placing your first bet.
Requirements
To use Bettors, you'll need:
A desktop device (mobile support coming soon)
A Solana wallet (Phantom, Solflare, or other Solana-compatible wallets)
SOL tokens for placing bets (minimum 0.5 SOL per bet)
Setting Up Your Wallet
Install a Solana Wallet:
For beginners, we recommend Phantom Wallet
Install the browser extension from the official website
Create or Import a Wallet:
Follow the wallet provider's instructions to create a new wallet or import an existing one
Make sure to securely store your seed phrase
Fund Your Wallet:
Transfer SOL to your wallet from an exchange or another wallet
You'll need a minimum of 0.5 SOL to place a bet
Accessing Bettors
Visit the Bettors Platform:
Navigate to bettors.io using a desktop browser
Connect Your Wallet:
Click the "Connect Wallet" button in the top right corner
Select your wallet provider from the list
Approve the connection in your wallet extension
Navigate the Platform:
Use the sidebar to browse different sections:
Live: View and bet on current predictions
Leaderboard: See top bettors
My Bets: Track your betting history
Profile: Manage your profile settings
Viewing Available Bets
On the "Live" page, you'll see all current betting opportunities:
Each card represents a prediction about an influencer
You can sort bets by name or end date using the filters at the top
View the current pool size and distribution between "For" and "Against" positions
See the current multipliers for each betting position
Next Steps
Once your wallet is connected and you're familiar with the interface, you're ready to place your first bet! Check out the How Betting Works guide for detailed instructions on placing bets and understanding the betting system.