I want a formula, calibrated and backtested on real Manifold data, that estimates the probability that a binary market will ever cross a given probability level p before it resolves.
The formula should:
be based on real historical Manifold data, not intuition
include some minimal evidence of backtesting (e.g., a few plots or numbers comparing predicted vs actual crossing frequencies)
be provided as a clear, usable expression or a simple Python function I can plug into my code
be reasonably accurate in non‑extreme cases (e.g., resolution date 2–52 weeks away, and >5 unique traders)
Prize: If someone provides a valid formula (see criteria above), I will tip 1,000 mana to the solver. If multiple people contribute meaningfully, I will split the 1,000 mana among them.
Resolution criteria: This market resolves YES if, before May 1, 2026:
someone posts a formula in the comments, and
shows at least minimal evidence that it was calibrated/backtested on real Manifold data, and
I judge the formula reasonable enough to use
Otherwise, it resolves NO.