OpenAI’s September 3 launch of GPT-6 Astra, positioned as its most capable and aligned frontier model, is the central driver shaping trader views on any release-timing market. The model demonstrated state-of-the-art results in computer-use benchmarks, software engineering, and cybersecurity, with phased rollout beginning immediately for select enterprises and extending to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and API users within days. Competitive pressure from Anthropic’s recent Fable 5.1 release and prior GPT-5.6 Sol benchmarks helped accelerate the timeline, while safety reviews following earlier incidents prompted a measured deployment rather than instant broad availability. Traders are now watching the speed of full subscriber access and any last-minute capability or policy adjustments that could affect resolution criteria.
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A qualifying model must be an OpenAI model designated as version 6.1 or higher that includes "Astra" in its name or model identifier, regardless of capitalization or surrounding prefixes, suffixes, dates, or descriptors. For example, GPT-6.1 Astra, Astra 6.1, or GPT Astra 7 would all qualify. GPT-6 Astra, including any rollout, promotion, Pro or Fast mode, or snapshot of it, will not qualify. Tier-labeled models such as GPT-5.6 Sol, GPT-5.6 Terra, or GPT-5.6 Luna and their successors, and task-specific or modality lines such as GPT-5.6-Cyber, Daybreak models, Codex, GPT Image, or Realtime models, will not qualify.
A qualifying model must be launched and publicly accessible, including via open beta or open rolling waitlist signups. A closed beta or any form of private access will not suffice. The release must either be clearly defined and publicly announced by OpenAI as accessible to the general public, or otherwise be made publicly accessible and explicitly labeled on the company's official website. Labeling errors, placeholder text, or version names displayed on the website that do not correspond to a model that is actually accessible to the general public will not qualify.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from OpenAI, with additional verification from a consensus of credible reporting.
Market Opened: Sep 4, 2026, 12:44 PM ET
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0x65070BE91...A qualifying model must be an OpenAI model designated as version 6.1 or higher that includes "Astra" in its name or model identifier, regardless of capitalization or surrounding prefixes, suffixes, dates, or descriptors. For example, GPT-6.1 Astra, Astra 6.1, or GPT Astra 7 would all qualify. GPT-6 Astra, including any rollout, promotion, Pro or Fast mode, or snapshot of it, will not qualify. Tier-labeled models such as GPT-5.6 Sol, GPT-5.6 Terra, or GPT-5.6 Luna and their successors, and task-specific or modality lines such as GPT-5.6-Cyber, Daybreak models, Codex, GPT Image, or Realtime models, will not qualify.
A qualifying model must be launched and publicly accessible, including via open beta or open rolling waitlist signups. A closed beta or any form of private access will not suffice. The release must either be clearly defined and publicly announced by OpenAI as accessible to the general public, or otherwise be made publicly accessible and explicitly labeled on the company's official website. Labeling errors, placeholder text, or version names displayed on the website that do not correspond to a model that is actually accessible to the general public will not qualify.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from OpenAI, with additional verification from a consensus of credible reporting.
Resolver
0x65070BE91...OpenAI’s September 3 launch of GPT-6 Astra, positioned as its most capable and aligned frontier model, is the central driver shaping trader views on any release-timing market. The model demonstrated state-of-the-art results in computer-use benchmarks, software engineering, and cybersecurity, with phased rollout beginning immediately for select enterprises and extending to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and API users within days. Competitive pressure from Anthropic’s recent Fable 5.1 release and prior GPT-5.6 Sol benchmarks helped accelerate the timeline, while safety reviews following earlier incidents prompted a measured deployment rather than instant broad availability. Traders are now watching the speed of full subscriber access and any last-minute capability or policy adjustments that could affect resolution criteria.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated
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