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- Polymarket now uses Chainlink oracles for faster, more accurate asset pricing resolutions.
- Integration could expand into subjective prediction markets to reduce bias.
- Platform leverages Polygon blockchain scalability combined with Chainlink’s trusted data.
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Polymarket, a leading decentralized prediction market platform, has announced its integration with Chainlink’s oracle network, aiming to enhance the speed and accuracy of market resolutions. The collaboration, revealed in a Friday press release, marks a significant development for blockchain-based prediction markets.
By leveraging Chainlink’s data infrastructure, Polymarket users can now expect faster and more reliable pricing predictions, with the initial integration already live on the Polygon mainnet. Future plans include expanding Chainlink-powered solutions to other prediction markets, including more subjective questions traditionally resolved through social voting mechanisms.
Why Chainlink Matters for Polymarket
Polymarket operates primarily on the Polygon blockchain, a layer-2 Ethereum scaling solution designed to deliver faster, cheaper transactions. While Polygon handles the underlying network operations, Chainlink’s oracle network connects smart contracts to real-world data, ensuring market outcomes are based on tamper-proof, high-quality information.
“Polymarket’s decision to integrate Chainlink’s proven oracle infrastructure is a pivotal milestone that greatly enhances how prediction markets are created and settled,” said Sergey Nazarov, Chainlink co-founder. “When market outcomes are resolved by reliable data, prediction markets evolve into trustworthy real-time signals.”
Exploring Subjective Markets and Future Growth
Beyond asset pricing, Polymarket and Chainlink are exploring methodologies to bring oracles into more subjective prediction markets. These markets, which often rely on community voting, could benefit from automated, unbiased data, enhancing the integrity of market resolutions.
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The integration comes amid broader regulatory developments. In September, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a no-action letter to a Polymarket-acquired clearinghouse, signaling a softer approach to crypto enforcement. Polymarket has also strengthened its advisory board with political figures, including Donald Trump Jr., following recent investments from 1789 Capital.
Polymarket’s partnership with Chainlink represents a critical step toward more accurate and reliable prediction markets. By combining Polygon’s scalability with Chainlink’s trusted data oracles, the platform positions itself as a next-generation solution for users seeking real-time, tamper-proof market insights.
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Disclaimer: The information in this article is for general purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. The author’s views are personal and may not reflect the views of Chain Affairs. Before making any investment decisions, you should always conduct your own research. Chain Affairs is not responsible for any financial losses.
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