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Maker vs Taker on Polymarket: When Paying the Spread Is Actually Optimal
“Always use limit orders” is bad advice on a fast CLOB. Sometimes crossing the spread is cheaper than waiting. This post builds an execution-cost model that combines spread, depth, fee curves, fill probability, and opportunity cost—then shows how to validate it with Polymarket’s public APIs.
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