General
What is Aura?
What is Aura?
Aura is a decentralized prediction platform built on Alephium, where users
can predict outcomes of future events, trade shares, and participate in
community governance.
What makes Aura different from other prediction markets?
What makes Aura different from other prediction markets?
Aura utilizes Alephium’s scalable blockchain, offering lower fees, faster
transactions, and a unique vaulting tier system that provides extensive
user benefits.
Passkeys & wallets
What is a passkey wallet?
What is a passkey wallet?
A passkey wallet is a non-custodial crypto wallet secured by your device’s
biometrics (Face ID, Touch ID, Windows Hello) instead of a seed phrase.
It’s the easiest way to get started on Aura.
Are passkey wallets safe?
Are passkey wallets safe?
Yes. Passkeys are fully non-custodial — your private key is stored only
in your device’s secure enclave. Aura never has access to your keys. This
provides the same security as traditional wallets without the risk of
losing a seed phrase.
Can I use my existing Alephium wallet?
Can I use my existing Alephium wallet?
Absolutely. If you already have an Alephium wallet (browser extension),
you can connect it directly. Passkeys are simply an additional option for
easier onboarding.
What if I lose my device?
What if I lose my device?
Passkeys sync across your devices via iCloud (Apple), Google Password
Manager (Android), or Microsoft account (Windows). As long as you have
access to your cloud account, you can recover your wallet on a new
device.
Bridging & deposits
How do I deposit USDT from Ethereum or BSC?
How do I deposit USDT from Ethereum or BSC?
Use the Deposit button in Aura and select your source chain
(Ethereum or BSC). Connect your EVM wallet (MetaMask, etc.), enter the
amount, and confirm. The Wormhole bridge will transfer your USDT to Aura
automatically.
How long does bridging take?
How long does bridging take?
Typically 10–20 minutes. The time depends on network congestion and
Wormhole Guardian attestation.
Are there fees for bridging?
Are there fees for bridging?
You pay the standard gas fee on your source chain (ETH or BSC). Aura does
not charge any additional deposit fees.
Is the bridge safe?
Is the bridge safe?
Yes. Aura uses Wormhole, one of the most trusted bridges in crypto. It’s
secured by 19 independent Guardian validators and has processed billions
of dollars in transfers.
Can I withdraw back to Ethereum or BSC?
Can I withdraw back to Ethereum or BSC?
Yes. Use the Withdraw function to bridge your USDT back to Ethereum
or BSC. The process takes about 10–20 minutes.
Token & vaulting
What is the $AURA token?
What is the $AURA token?
AURA unlocks voting
power, fee-sharing opportunities, and market creation privileges.
How do I stake (vault) $AURA tokens?
How do I stake (vault) $AURA tokens?
Visit the Vault section on the Aura website, input the number of
tokens you wish to stake, and confirm the transaction via your connected
wallet.
Can I withdraw staked tokens?
Can I withdraw staked tokens?
Yes. You can request to unlock your tokens at any time. Once initiated, a
mandatory 7-day cooldown applies before withdrawal.
Market creation & trading
How do I create a new market?
How do I create a new market?
Ensure you have at least Iron-tier status, navigate to the Propose
Market button, complete the proposal form, and submit it for community
voting.
Is there a limit on how many markets I can propose?
Is there a limit on how many markets I can propose?
Yes — tiered users can submit a maximum of 25 market proposals per day,
with a cooldown period of 1 minute between proposals.
What fees are involved in trading?
What fees are involved in trading?
A small, transparent 2.5% trading fee is applied to each transaction
conducted in USDT.
Market outcomes & disputes
How is the outcome of a market determined?
How is the outcome of a market determined?
Outcomes are initially proposed by users post-market completion and
finalized through community voting if disputes arise.
What if I disagree with a proposed market outcome?
What if I disagree with a proposed market outcome?
You can initiate a dispute by posting a dispute bond. This action triggers
a 24-hour community voting period to resolve the outcome.
Who can vote on disputed outcomes?
Who can vote on disputed outcomes?
Only neutral voters without active positions in the disputed market,
holding vaulted $AURA tokens, may participate in the outcome voting
process.