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The World Cup Is Driving Record Prediction Market Volume
On July 5, 2026, Lucas and Luna dive into the record-breaking surge in prediction market volumes driven by the World Cup. With total open interest on platforms like Polymarket surpassing $1 billion for the first time, the hosts examine what this means for the broader crypto ecosystem. They break down the specific data points: match outcome contracts, goal scorer props, and the surprisingly deep liquidity in niche markets like corner kick totals. Luna challenges Lucas on whether this is sustainable or just a tournament bump, and they explore how decentralized oracles handle real-time sports…
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