polymarket-arbitrage-bot-btc-5m

This repository exhibits textbook signs of a star-farming or malware distribution campaign. The description is a single repetitive string that reads 'polymarket arbitrage bot' repeated 13 times—a clear SEO manipulation tactic. The fork count (1275) dwarfs stars (67), which is unnatural: typically a repository with many stars attracts forks, not the reverse. This pattern suggests automated forking to inflate appearance of legitimacy. The language is listed as JavaScript, but the repository size (3.3MB) and structure suggest pre-built binaries or assets rather than source code. The original creation date is 2023, but the repo has been dormant until recently, indicating potential hijacking or re-purposing. Reputable Polymarket bots do not use such aggressive keyword stuffing or exhibit extreme fork ratios. Users are advised to avoid this repository entirely. It likely contains malware aimed at wallet private keys or API credentials. Final verdict: confirmed malware/star-farming scam. Report to GitHub and avoid.