Slow
SLOW lets you buy more time. Burn $TIMEMACHINE to extend the resolution deadline of any market by +24 hours. The effect is global — everyone in the market benefits. But the cost escalates exponentially with each extension.
Inspired by: TimeShift. Financial primitive: deadline extension / theta manipulation.
Mechanics
Section titled “Mechanics”| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension per use | +24 hours |
| Max extensions per market | 3 |
| Cost structure | Exponential: 1 $TM → 4 $TM → 16 $TM |
| Effect | Global — all positions benefit |
| Governance | Market creator can veto (configurable) |
The exponential cost structure is deliberate. Options theta decay accelerates near expiration — extra time is most valuable right before resolution. Near-expiry markets are also most susceptible to manipulation. Exponential cost prices in both the high value and the high risk.
Play 2 Reframe: Resolution Timing Derivatives
Section titled “Play 2 Reframe: Resolution Timing Derivatives”On external platforms (Polymarket, Kalshi), SLOW cannot literally extend the platform’s resolution deadline. The Play 2 version becomes resolution timing derivatives:
- A meta-market opens: “Will this market resolve within 7 days of its listed deadline?”
- $TM holders stake YES/NO on whether resolution will be delayed
- If early resolution: short-side wins; if delayed: long-side wins
- Creates a secondary market on resolution timing uncertainty — which is real and unpriced
This reframe converts a platform-native feature into a standalone financial product that wraps external markets without requiring their cooperation.
Related:
- Hub Architecture — Play 1 vs Play 2 distinction
- Expanded Catalog — see DEADLINE for the merged version of this concept