Dota 2: Yakult Brothers vs Zero Tenacity (BO3) - Games of the Future Group C

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Market context

Yakult Brothers vs Zero Tenacity is a Bo3 on Polymarket-style contracts, and the crowd is pricing Yakult Brothers at **0% YES** even though Kalshi’s linked market and other books still show a live contest rather than a dead market. On-chain, that means traders on Polygon are effectively paying only for the conditional token that settles if Yakult Brothers win; if the series is not played, ends level, or runs beyond the seven-day window without a winner, the market would resolve 50-50 under the contract rules. [18][20]

The historical frame is not especially rich, because these sides have only a limited direct record, but the one cited head-to-head favours Yakult Brothers 2-0 from February 2025. That older result matters less than current form in a Bo3, and some pre-match previews have instead leaned on Zero Tenacity’s stronger recent map stats and early-game metrics, which is consistent with a market that can swing quickly on draft strength rather than just team reputation. [8][13][4]

For traders, the main catalysts are straightforward: confirmation that the scheduled start actually proceeds, any delay in the Games of the Future Group C timetable, and draft-dependent team news or substitutions if announced. Live match pages had the series listed as scheduled for 31 July at 14:00 UTC, while other listings showed different local times, so the practical risk is a timing or administrative change rather than a deep event-specific cancellation story. The latest available match pages and preview write-ups do not point to a postponement at the time of pricing, which helps explain why the contract is still live despite the near-zero YES quote. [10][6][7]

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Methodology

This page is a comparison snapshot: one live quote, four reference venues with their key attributes, and a single execution path — every trade button routes to Polymarket Alternative UK, which mirrors the Polymarket order book directly.

Resolution & payout

At resolution the UMA oracle takes over: a proposer posts the outcome with a bond, any token holder can dispute within two hours. Without dispute the result is accepted and the smart contract distributes USDC instantly.

On Kalshi (CFTC-regulated) resolution runs through their in-house clearing engine in USD. Betfair Exchange settles after match end in the account's local currency. Manifold pays no cash — only its in-platform "mana" currency.

FAQ

How does resolution work?

Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.

What does Polymarket cost to trade?

Polymarket itself charges 0% — the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction. Off-chain venues like Kalshi or Betfair charge 2-7% commission.

How fast are USDC deposits?

Polygon credits deposits after 12 confirmations — usually under 30 seconds. Withdrawals follow the same path and land back in your wallet within minutes.

Do I need to KYC for this market?

On Polymarket directly, no — it's wallet-based. Intermediary brokers like Polymarket Alternative UK trigger KYC only above $1,500 of lifetime trading volume; under that you trade pseudonymously with a single wallet address.

How reliable are the quoted odds?

The YES/NO percentages are the live mid-prices of the Polymarket order book. On deep markets they move every few seconds; on thinner ones you'll see short plateaus.