Prediction markets, an old track in the industry, have recently become active again. The previous wave of enthusiasm has faded, but this time the return is noticeably different—adding a new dimension with leverage.



The latest signal is that a team has launched the first leverage prediction market product on Solana. It doesn't seem to be just a simple feature addition, but rather a genuine change in the gameplay logic.

The interesting part here is that prediction markets themselves address the issue of information pricing, but their audience has always been relatively niche. After adding leverage, the participation threshold has changed, and the balance point between risk and reward has shifted. Implementing this on a high-speed chain like Solana means transaction costs and confirmation speeds are no longer constraints.

Whether it will become the next hot spot depends on market response. But at least from a product design perspective, this hits a certain blank spot—the intersection between existing prediction market tools and traditional leveraged trading, which no one has really done well before.
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MoonBoi42vip
· 12h ago
Leverage prediction markets? To put it nicely, it's innovation; to be blunt, it's a casino that amplifies risks... However, the speed on the Solana chain is indeed on point, and the cost isn't an issue.
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GhostChainLoyalistvip
· 01-04 07:51
Leverage prediction markets? Isn't this just opening a new casino for gamblers? Haha Doing this on Sol is indeed interesting; the gas fees are nice, but I'm worried it might just be another new way to cut the leeks. Prediction markets are already niche, adding leverage to increase risk... I don't know if it will expand the audience or just increase the number of liquidations. This time it's really different, or just another round of new concept hype. Let's wait and see. At least it fills a gap; some credit for the innovation.
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Degen4Breakfastvip
· 01-04 07:41
Leverage prediction markets? Isn't this just adding more fuel for gamblers haha Thinking about how excited people with not much money would be to see leverage... but a crash could happen in a minute Solana's chain is really fast, but I just wonder if it's another flash in the pan
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0xLostKeyvip
· 01-04 07:32
Leverage prediction markets? Basically, it's still gambling. Liquidation on Solana just happens faster haha. --- This time is really different. The threshold has been lowered, and the gap between getting rich and getting liquidated has also become closer. --- Finally, someone has truly combined these two things. Before, they were just semi-finished products. --- Wait, can Solana's speed really solve the risk? I'm actually more afraid of being liquidated unexpectedly. --- Prediction markets have always existed, but needing leverage to save them? Feels a bit like putting the cart before the horse. --- It's interesting, but I bet five dollars that I'll be out within three months. That's just how these creative product cycles go. --- The issue of information pricing, combined with leverage, turns into a probability gamble. Sounds very exciting.
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TideRecedervip
· 01-04 07:23
Leverage prediction markets? Isn't this just gambling wrapped in a fancier package... But I have to admit, Solana's approach is correct; low costs can indeed attract more people.
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