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0 pointskranke1551mo ago0 comments

This is the literally the only use of prediction markets in the real world - insider trading leaks information

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>literally the only use

I live in Taiwan

Can you find me an insurance company that will pay me out in case of a war with China? From what I see absolutely no one will insure that.

A $1k premium paid to Polymarket will cover me handsomely in the event of war and pay out instantly with no hassles.

A counterpoint to your hyperbole.

kranke155OP1mo ago

I offer you my apology! I never thought of it as catastrophic events insurance.

It’s true for Taiwan but could you do it for your personal health? I suppose in the future you might have a prediction market for your health vs health insurance! Who knows ? There are só many circles of capitalist hell we might yet invent, but i hope not.

schmidtleonard1mo ago

Hey, that's not fair! It's also used for degenerate gambling.

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