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All answers must refer to a specific, named person (except for the \"we don't find out\" option).\n\nUpdate 2026-01-07 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): Future answers that clearly do not meet the criteria (i.e., do not refer to a specific, named person) cannot be later edited to become valid. Such answers will be permanently invalid and will not be eligible for resolution even if edited later to include a correct name.\n\nUpdate 2026-01-09 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): If the trader worked through an intermediary or broker who operated the Polymarket account, the market will resolve to whoever was driving the trade in order to personally benefit financially, not necessarily the person who physically operated the account. The resolution will be based on who made the decision and stood to receive the majority of the winnings, even if a minority cut went to a broker or intermediary.\n\nUpdate 2026-01-12 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): In the case of a true 50/50 split between two individuals, the market will resolve 50/50 between them. However, the creator will make an effort to resolve to the \"mastermind\" behind the trade if it is reasonable to identify one person as the primary decision-maker, even in cases of shared stakes.\n\nUpdate 2026-01-13 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): Resolution will be based on a consensus of credible reporting. Vague rumors from a single source will not be sufficient for resolution. 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