FAQ
SharkBetX FAQ
Quick answers to the questions we get asked most about SharkBetX. For the full picture, read our review.
These cover the essentials. For deep detail on funding, custody and execution, see the full SharkBetX review .
Is SharkBetX safe?+
Your funds sit in a vault contract on Polygon that only you can withdraw from. Bets route through Polymarket's own contracts, and every deposit, bet and settlement is verifiable on Polygonscan. The main responsibilities are yours: protect your seed phrase and always send the correct token on the correct network.
What does SharkBetX cost?+
A flat 2% commission on net winnings, charged only on winning bets. There is no margin baked into the odds and no Betfair-style premium charge for consistent winners. Gas on Polygon is a fraction of a cent.
Do I need KYC?+
No. You connect a browser wallet and sign a gasless message — no documents, no phone number, no application. You are responsible for checking that betting is legal in your own jurisdiction.
How is it different from using Polymarket directly?+
Same liquidity, far better sports tooling. SharkBetX adds a leagues sidebar, match list, back and lay cells, a bet slip, live scores and optimized order routing, instead of Polymarket's one-market-card-at-a-time interface.
Why does bridged USDC matter?+
SharkBetX uses bridged USDC.e (contract ending in 4174), not native USDC (ending in 3359). Wallets label these differently, so always match the token, chain and contract exactly — sending the wrong version is the single most common mistake.
Will I get limited for winning?+
No. There is no operator with the authority to restrict you. You match against Polymarket's order book and other traders, so winning more does not put your account at risk.