The Bull Case For Prediction Markets

In this episode of Bankless, Ryan and David dive into prediction markets—how peer-to-peer platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi power event-based betting, their scalability, and their edge over traditional sportsbooks. They unpack Kalshi’s U.S. expansion, explore market size and fairness, and debate whether these markets are smart decision tools or just another form of gambling.

They also tackle the regulatory landscape, potential court fights, and the broader societal impact of turning collective predictions into tradable assets. Wrapping up with a peek at future trends and why everyone from traders to policy nerds should care.

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