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Polymarket

A decentralized prediction market where you can bet real money on the outcome of real-world events like elections, sports, and crypto prices.

Definition

A decentralized prediction market where you can bet real money on the outcome of real-world events like elections, sports, and crypto prices. It runs on Polygon and uses USDC for trades. Polymarket gained mainstream attention during the 2024 U.S. presidential election when it became a better predictor than traditional polls.

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