This market resolves based on the output of the Manifold Solves the Drake Equation prediction markets for each variable in the Drake Equation, linked below, as priced at time of this market closure. 

You can read more about the Drake Equation [here](

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drake_equation

For questions with a percentage output, the YES percentage will be used for the calculation.

For questions with a category output, the midpoint of the highest-YES-valued category will be used (e.g. if the category lists 1-10, then the output used will be 5).