Prediction markets come with meaningful risks: thin liquidity, manipulation attempts, unclear resolution criteria, and behavioral herding. This section will cover common pitfalls, how to spot them early, and how to weigh market signals appropriately.
Knowledge Base
Knowledge Base
The definitive knowledge base for the prediction market ecosystem. A curated collection of guides and insights for everyone from beginners to market veterans.
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Knowledge Base
Risks and Challenges
Common pitfalls: liquidity, manipulation, resolution risk, and behavioral traps.
Articles
Legal and Regulatory Challenges
How legal classification shapes platform survival, access, and market scope.
Ethical Issues and Controversies
Moral and reputational flashpoints when pricing sensitive or harmful outcomes.
Market Manipulation and Collusion
How thin markets can be pushed and how platforms mitigate it.
Liquidity and Participation Challenges
Why low depth and few traders make signals noisy and trading costly.
Accuracy and Reliability Concerns
When markets are wrong, why, and how to read probabilities carefully.