Prediction Markets

Ethereum

The Weirdest Prediction Markets on Augur Right Now

Many have high hopes for ethereum-based prediction market Augur; others only seem interested in using it for some old-fashioned internet trolling.

Markets  ·  25 August 2018
Ethereum

Where Have All the Augur Users Gone?

Following an impressive launch, Augur's user base has been slipping. Could thin liquidity be the culprit?

Markets  ·  8 August 2018
Prediction Markets

The First Augur Assassination Markets Have Arrived

People are now placing bets on whether public figures will be assassinated on decentralized prediction market Augur.

Business  ·  25 July 2018
Ethereum

Augur Betting Volumes Just Topped $1 Million (And They’re Accelerating)

Data shared with CoinDesk shows a rapid spike in betting on Augur, a decentralized platform that's been live for just a few days.

Tech  ·  17 July 2018
Ethereum

Augur Is Live: Decentralized Prediction Market Launches After 2-Year Beta

A platform for creating decentralized prediction markets, which held one of the first-ever ICOs, has gone live. Finally.

Tech  ·  10 July 2018
Bitcoin

A Crypto Crystal Ball? What If Traders Settled Bitcoin Forks

Researchers are trying to improve prediction markets as potentially valuable tools for measuring community support or opposition to protocol changes.

Tech  ·  27 November 2017
Ethereum

Ethereum Prediction Market Project Gnosis Sets ICO Launch Date

An ethereum-based prediction market project called Gnosis is moving forward toward its public debut.

Tech  ·  5 April 2017
Ethereum

Ethereum Prediction Market Service Takes First Steps With Beta Launch

A new prediction market is set to go live on the ethereum network this week.

Tech  ·  17 August 2016
Prediction Markets

Can Bitcoin Help Predict the Future?

Prediction markets attempt use 'crowd wisdom' to predict the future and some are now factoring bitcoin into their models.

Business  ·  24 May 2014