What is Polyphemus trading bot?

Autonomous Polymarket bot using Kelly Criterion for position sizing, built with Claude Code in 6 weeks—handles real USDC trades with strict safeguards.

How to use Claude Code for large projects?

Tiered context (CLAUDE.md, task files, on-demand loads), Plan Mode for multi-file changes, auto memory for corrections, and double-gate reviews (script + checklist).

Does Claude Code work for production trading bots?

Yes, with discipline—cut token waste 58%, ship 4k lines fast, but watch for context bloat and always log trades pre-execution.

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Polyphemus trading bot dashboard showing Kelly Criterion trades on Polymarket, built with Claude Code

⚡ Key Takeaways

Tiered context loading slashed tokens 58%—essential for big projects. 𝕏
Plan Mode prevents hallucinated code disasters before they hit. 𝕏
Combine CLAUDE.md rules with auto memory; ditch manual note sprawl. 𝕏

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