Prediction markets are entering a new growth phase as Polymarket, one of the world’s largest decentralized forecasting platforms, integrates into Sam Altman’s World App, the digital identity project formerly known as Worldcoin. The move comes amid a historic surge in trading activity, with weekly prediction market volumes surpassing $2 billion for the first time in 2024.
The Polymarket Mini App is now available to World App users, allowing them to place bets directly within the app using USDC and WLD, the World token. This integration represents a significant step in connecting on-chain identity verification with real-time market prediction tools, offering users a seamless way to participate in global forecasting events.
“World App users can download and access the new Mini App today in countries where Polymarket’s services are permitted,” the company said in a statement, emphasizing compliance with geographic and age restrictions.
Both World and Polymarket have faced regulatory hurdles, with Polymarket still awaiting a U.S. relaunch under Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) oversight. Still, the partnership underscores the growing demand for verified, transparent, and decentralized prediction markets.
The integration comes shortly after World App surpassed 100 million Mini App downloads, a milestone achieved in early October. The platform now supports over 150 Mini Apps, processing more than 10 million WLD (roughly $8.8 million) in transactions since launch.
Meanwhile, data from Dune Analytics shows that Polymarket currently dominates prediction market activity, accounting for over 52% of global trading volume, while its nearest rival Kalshi holds roughly 47%. The two platforms together define a sector now seen as one of the fastest-growing areas of decentralized finance (DeFi).
Polymarket’s rise has also attracted institutional attention. Earlier this month, the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) — parent company of the New York Stock Exchange — invested $2 billion into Polymarket, signaling growing mainstream recognition of the sector’s potential.
As one researcher noted, “Prediction markets are evolving from niche crypto tools to globally relevant financial indicators. Integrations like this show where Web3 utility is truly heading.”
With World’s massive user base and Polymarket’s liquidity, experts say the collaboration could set a new standard for predictive analytics in the decentralized economy — and mark the next leap in blockchain-based finance.
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