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DOPE is an informational application for exploring publicly available prediction market data. The application allows users to query information about live events across sports, politics, and current affairs, to view market-implied probabilities and odds, and to organize multi-leg selections ("combos") for reference. Users who already hold an account at a prediction market exchange regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission can connect it and place orders they individually review and confirm; all other use is informational. Features: • Point the camera at a screen or a live event, or share a photo or link, to see matching market data • Natural-language queries about publicly reported events and associated market data • Display of market-implied odds and probabilities sourced from third-party markets • Creation and review of multi-leg selection lists ("combos") for informational purposes • Optional Telegram and Discord group integrations that respond only to explicit invocations • Optional notifications when tracked market data changes • Optional voice input for composing queries • Optional connection of your own exchange account to place orders you review and confirm Account and privacy: • Authentication uses device-based passkeys (WebAuthn/FIDO2). No email address or password is required. • The application does not display third-party advertising and does not sell user data. Important information: DOPE is not an exchange, broker, or gambling operator. DOPE does not open or hold accounts, does not custody or transfer funds, and is not a counterparty to any trade. Trading through a connected account occurs on a CFTC-regulated exchange that performs its own identity verification and holds your funds; every order is placed only after you confirm it. Trading is available to eligible users in applicable U.S. jurisdictions. Event contracts involve risk, including loss of the full amount committed. DOPE is intended for users aged 18 and over. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.