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# Real-Time Data Socket
> Stream comments and crypto prices via WebSocket
The Polymarket Real-Time Data Socket (RTDS) is a WebSocket-based streaming service that provides real-time updates for **comments** and **crypto prices**.
Official RTDS TypeScript client (`real-time-data-client`).
## Endpoint
```
wss://ws-live-data.polymarket.com
```
Some user-specific streams may require `gamma_auth` with your wallet address.
## Subscribing
Send a JSON message to subscribe to data streams:
```json theme={null}
{
"action": "subscribe",
"subscriptions": [
{
"topic": "topic_name",
"type": "message_type",
"filters": "optional_filter_string",
"gamma_auth": {
"address": "wallet_address"
}
}
]
}
```
To unsubscribe, send the same structure with `"action": "unsubscribe"`.
Subscriptions can be added, removed, and modified without disconnecting. Send `PING` messages every 5 seconds to maintain the connection.
Only the subscription types documented below are supported.
## Message Structure
All messages follow this structure:
```json theme={null}
{
"topic": "string",
"type": "string",
"timestamp": "number",
"payload": "object"
}
```
| Field | Type | Description |
| ----------- | ------ | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| `topic` | string | The subscription topic (e.g., `crypto_prices`, `comments`) |
| `type` | string | The message type/event (e.g., `update`, `reaction_created`) |
| `timestamp` | number | Unix timestamp in milliseconds when the message was sent |
| `payload` | object | Event-specific data object |
## Crypto Prices
Real-time cryptocurrency price data from two sources: **Binance** and **Chainlink**. No authentication required.
### Binance Source (`crypto_prices`)
Subscribe to all symbols:
```json theme={null}
{
"action": "subscribe",
"subscriptions": [
{
"topic": "crypto_prices",
"type": "update"
}
]
}
```
Subscribe to specific symbols with a comma-separated filter:
```json theme={null}
{
"action": "subscribe",
"subscriptions": [
{
"topic": "crypto_prices",
"type": "update",
"filters": "solusdt,btcusdt,ethusdt"
}
]
}
```
Symbols use lowercase concatenated format (e.g., `solusdt`, `btcusdt`).
**Solana price update:**
```json theme={null}
{
"topic": "crypto_prices",
"type": "update",
"timestamp": 1753314064237,
"payload": {
"symbol": "solusdt",
"timestamp": 1753314064213,
"value": 189.55
}
}
```
**Bitcoin price update:**
```json theme={null}
{
"topic": "crypto_prices",
"type": "update",
"timestamp": 1753314088421,
"payload": {
"symbol": "btcusdt",
"timestamp": 1753314088395,
"value": 67234.50
}
}
```
### Chainlink Source (`crypto_prices_chainlink`)
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Subscribe to all symbols:
```json theme={null}
{
"action": "subscribe",
"subscriptions": [
{
"topic": "crypto_prices_chainlink",
"type": "*",
"filters": ""
}
]
}
```
Subscribe to a specific symbol with a JSON filter:
```json theme={null}
{
"action": "subscribe",
"subscriptions": [
{
"topic": "crypto_prices_chainlink",
"type": "*",
"filters": "{\"symbol\":\"eth/usd\"}"
}
]
}
```
Symbols use slash-separated format (e.g., `eth/usd`, `btc/usd`).
**Ethereum price update:**
```json theme={null}
{
"topic": "crypto_prices_chainlink",
"type": "update",
"timestamp": 1753314064237,
"payload": {
"symbol": "eth/usd",
"timestamp": 1753314064213,
"value": 3456.78
}
}
```
**Bitcoin price update:**
```json theme={null}
{
"topic": "crypto_prices_chainlink",
"type": "update",
"timestamp": 1753314088421,
"payload": {
"symbol": "btc/usd",
"timestamp": 1753314088395,
"value": 67234.50
}
}
```
### Price Payload Fields
| Field | Type | Description |
| ----------- | ------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `symbol` | string | Trading pair symbol. **Binance**: lowercase concatenated (e.g., `solusdt`, `btcusdt`). **Chainlink**: slash-separated (e.g., `eth/usd`, `btc/usd`) |
| `timestamp` | number | When the price was recorded, in Unix milliseconds |
| `value` | number | Current price value in the quote currency |
### Supported Symbols
**Binance Source** — lowercase concatenated format:
* `btcusdt` — Bitcoin to USDT
* `ethusdt` — Ethereum to USDT
* `solusdt` — Solana to USDT
* `xrpusdt` — XRP to USDT
**Chainlink Source** — slash-separated format:
* `btc/usd` — Bitcoin to USD
* `eth/usd` — Ethereum to USD
* `sol/usd` — Solana to USD
* `xrp/usd` — XRP to USD
## Comments
Real-time comment events on the Polymarket platform, including new comments, replies, reactions, and removals. May require Gamma authentication for user-specific data.
### Subscribe
```json theme={null}
{
"action": "subscribe",
"subscriptions": [
{
"topic": "comments",
"type": "comment_created"
}
]
}
```
### Message Types
| Type | Description |
| ------------------ | ------------------------------------- |
| `comment_created` | A user creates a new comment or reply |
| `comment_removed` | A comment is removed or deleted |
| `reaction_created` | A user adds a reaction to a comment |
| `reaction_removed` | A reaction is removed from a comment |
### comment\_created
Emitted when a user posts a new comment or replies to an existing one.
```json theme={null}
{
"topic": "comments",
"type": "comment_created",
"timestamp": 1753454975808,
"payload": {
"body": "That's a good point about the definition.",
"createdAt": "2025-07-25T14:49:35.801298Z",
"id": "1763355",
"parentCommentID": "1763325",
"parentEntityID": 18396,
"parentEntityType": "Event",
"profile": {
"baseAddress": "0xce533188d53a16ed580fd5121dedf166d3482677",
"displayUsernamePublic": true,
"name": "salted.caramel",
"proxyWallet": "0x4ca749dcfa93c87e5ee23e2d21ff4422c7a4c1ee",
"pseudonym": "Adored-Disparity"
},
"reactionCount": 0,
"replyAddress": "0x0bda5d16f76cd1d3485bcc7a44bc6fa7db004cdd",
"reportCount": 0,
"userAddress": "0xce533188d53a16ed580fd5121dedf166d3482677"
}
}
```
A reply to the above comment — note `parentCommentID` references the parent:
```json theme={null}
{
"topic": "comments",
"type": "comment_created",
"timestamp": 1753454985123,
"payload": {
"body": "I agree, the resolution criteria should be clearer.",
"createdAt": "2025-07-25T14:49:45.120000Z",
"id": "1763356",
"parentCommentID": "1763355",
"parentEntityID": 18396,
"parentEntityType": "Event",
"profile": {
"baseAddress": "0x1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef12345678",
"displayUsernamePublic": true,
"name": "trader",
"proxyWallet": "0x9876543210fedcba9876543210fedcba98765432",
"pseudonym": "Bright-Analysis"
},
"reactionCount": 0,
"replyAddress": "0x0bda5d16f76cd1d3485bcc7a44bc6fa7db004cdd",
"reportCount": 0,
"userAddress": "0x1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef12345678"
}
}
```
### Comment Payload Fields
| Field | Type | Description |
| ------------------ | ------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `body` | string | The text content of the comment |
| `createdAt` | string | ISO 8601 timestamp when the comment was created |
| `id` | string | Unique identifier for this comment |
| `parentCommentID` | string | ID of the parent comment if this is a reply (null for top-level comments) |
| `parentEntityID` | number | ID of the parent entity (event, market, etc.) |
| `parentEntityType` | string | Type of parent entity (`Event`, `Market`) |
| `profile` | object | Profile information of the comment author |
| `reactionCount` | number | Current number of reactions on this comment |
| `replyAddress` | string | Polygon address for replies (may differ from userAddress) |
| `reportCount` | number | Current number of reports on this comment |
| `userAddress` | string | Polygon address of the comment author |
### Profile Object Fields
| Field | Type | Description |
| ----------------------- | ------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| `baseAddress` | string | User profile address |
| `displayUsernamePublic` | boolean | Whether the username is displayed publicly |
| `name` | string | User's display name |
| `proxyWallet` | string | Proxy wallet address used for transactions |
| `pseudonym` | string | Generated pseudonym for the user |
### Comment Hierarchy
Comments support nested threading:
* **Top-level comments**: `parentCommentID` is null or empty
* **Reply comments**: `parentCommentID` contains the ID of the parent comment
* All comments are associated with a `parentEntityID` and `parentEntityType` (`Event` or `Market`)
## Troubleshooting
Send `PING` messages every 5 seconds to keep the connection alive. Connection errors will trigger automatic reconnection attempts.
Verify your subscription message is valid JSON with the correct `action`, `topic`, and `type` fields. Invalid subscription messages may result in connection closure.
If subscribing to user-specific streams, ensure your `gamma_auth` object includes a valid wallet `address`. Authentication failures will prevent subscription to protected topics.