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Decentralized Prediction Markets Aim to Advance Science


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Published in Science and Technology on Thursday, January 16th 2025 at 13:02 GMT by cryptonews   Print publication without navigation

  • Decentralized prediction markets allow users to bet on science as DeSci platforms host experiments on these platforms.

The article from CryptoNews discusses how decentralized prediction markets are being utilized to advance scientific research by harnessing collective intelligence. These markets allow participants to bet on the outcomes of scientific experiments or predictions, thereby creating a financial incentive for accurate forecasting. This approach not only democratizes the process of scientific inquiry but also potentially speeds up the validation or refutation of hypotheses. The piece highlights platforms like Augur and Gnosis, which facilitate these markets, suggesting that they could lead to more efficient, transparent, and less biased scientific outcomes. By aggregating diverse opinions and expertise, these markets aim to reduce the influence of traditional gatekeepers in science, potentially leading to breakthroughs in various fields by tapping into the wisdom of the crowd.

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