> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://cyphers-3138df4b.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Cyphers

> Private prediction markets on Solana. Bet on what happens next without revealing your side.

Cyphers is a prediction market where what you think is private. Other prediction markets show every bet to everyone the moment it lands. On Cyphers, your side stays encrypted until the market closes - anyone can see *that* you bet and how much, but no one can see *what you bet on*.

When the market settles, an off-chain network called [Arcium](https://arcium.com) decrypts everything in one secure computation, pays out winners, and writes the result back to Solana.

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  <Card title="What is Cyphers?" icon="book-open" href="/introduction">
    Why private bets matter and what makes Cyphers different.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Quickstart" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
    Connect your wallet, pick a market, and place your first bet.
  </Card>

  <Card title="How privacy works" icon="lock" href="/how-it-works/privacy-model">
    Plain-English explanation of the encryption and what stays hidden.
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  <Card title="FAQ" icon="circle-question" href="/troubleshooting/faq">
    Quick answers to common questions.
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## Three things to know

* **Your side is hidden.** Cyphers encrypts your YES or NO (or your chosen option) in your browser before it ever touches Solana.
* **Your stake is public.** The amount you bet is visible on chain. This is on purpose - the protocol needs it to track funds.
* **Payouts are automatic.** When a market resolves, winners can claim their USDC. No middleman, no manual approval.

## Pick your path

* **New to Cyphers?** Start with [Introduction](/introduction) for the why, then [Quickstart](/quickstart) for the how.
* **Want to bet?** Jump to [Place a bet](/guides/place-a-bet).
* **Want to run a market?** See [Create a market](/guides/create-a-market).
* **Building on top?** The [SDK Reference](/sdk/overview) tab covers `@cypher-zk/sdk`.