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Who will Time name as Person of the Decade?

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy 0%
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Elon Musk 0%
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Sam Altman 0%
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Jensen Huang 0%
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Xi Jinping 0%
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Taylor Swift 0%
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About This Market

This market asks which individual Time magazine will designate as its "Person of the Decade." It matters because the choice reflects how influential figures or movements from an entire decade are publicly framed and remembered.

Time's decade-level selections are editorial decisions made to summarize who or what shaped a ten-year period, drawing on political, cultural, economic, and technological developments. The market lists six possible named outcomes and currently shows $25,019 in total volume traded; traders are effectively betting on which candidate Time's editors will select.

Market prices represent the collective expectations of participants and update as news, retrospectives, or perceived editorial signals emerge; they are a live measure of belief, not a guarantee of the outcome.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which six outcomes are in this Kalshi market and how were they selected?

The market's six outcomes are the specific names listed on the Kalshi contract page; they were selected by the market creator to represent plausible candidates for Time's choice. Check the Kalshi event page for the definitive list.

When does this market close and when will Time announce its Person of the Decade?

The market close is listed as TBD on the platform; Time’s editorial announcement timing is determined by the magazine and can coincide with special decade-end coverage. Participants should monitor Kalshi for the market close and major media outlets for Time’s announcement.

How does Time’s internal selection process affect how this market resolves?

Time’s selection is an editorial decision made by its staff and may consider many qualitative factors. The market will resolve based on Time’s official published designation; traders should be aware that the process is not a formal vote and can reflect editorial judgment.

Can Time name a collective (movement, institution, or concept) instead of an individual, and how would that interact with this market?

Historically, Time has sometimes highlighted movements or groups. If Time names a collective not matching any listed outcome, resolution will follow Kalshi’s event rules—participants should review the specific contract terms to see how non-listed or ambiguous outcomes are handled.

What happens if Time names someone who is not among the six listed outcomes?

If Time’s official selection does not match any listed outcome, Kalshi’s settlement procedure for non-matching outcomes applies. That procedure varies by contract (e.g., voiding, refund, or adjudication), so consult the event’s resolution rules on Kalshi for the exact process.

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