How long will alien civilisations broadcast their existence into space?

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This market will be used to calculate L for the Manifold Solves the Drake Equation project. You can read more about the Drake Equation [here](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drake_equation).

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Manifold Markets · Answer

Per Manifold Markets prediction market, 10,000 to 100,000 years, followed by 1,000 to 10,000 years and 100 to 1,000 years are most likely. See the market for live updates (27 traders, as of May 18, 2026).