A New Era of Information Finance: Prediction Markets Leading Blockchain Innovation Applications

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Prediction Market: The Cutting-Edge Application of Information Finance

Prediction markets, as an innovative application in the blockchain field, are attracting increasing attention. They not only provide participants with a betting platform but, more importantly, offer the public a new channel for obtaining information. As an early supporter of prediction markets, I have written several articles praising this innovative application. Today, I want to explore the concept of "information finance" behind prediction markets and its potential applications in broader fields.

Vitalik: From prediction market to information finance

Prediction Market: A New Way to Obtain Information

Taking a well-known prediction market as an example, it has demonstrated exceptional informational value in the recent U.S. elections. Not only did it accurately predict the outcome, but it also reflected changes in the situation in a timely manner during the election process, providing users with information that was faster and more accurate than traditional media.

Another interesting case is the presidential election in Venezuela. Through the prediction market, I realized that the opposition's attempt to overthrow the current president was very serious, which prompted me to pay closer attention to the subsequent developments of this event. This reflects the unique value of prediction markets as a source of information.

Of course, we should not blindly trust the data from prediction markets. The best practice is to combine it with traditional news sources for mutual verification. If we see unexpected high or low probabilities or sudden changes in prediction markets, it often serves as a signal that prompts us to pay further attention to relevant news and understand the underlying reasons.

Vitalik: From prediction market to information finance

The Broad Prospects of Information Finance

The prediction market is just one application of the broader concept of "information finance." The core of information finance lies in designing financial mechanisms to efficiently obtain specific information from market participants. In addition to prediction markets, decision markets are also a typical application, which can help assess the potential outcomes of different decisions.

In the future, artificial intelligence is likely to play an important role in the field of information finance. AI can participate in low-volume micro markets, which will greatly expand the application scope of information finance.

Vitalik: From prediction market to information finance

Potential Applications of Information Finance

  1. Social media and DAO governance: Prediction markets can be used to "refine" human judgment, providing a fast, inexpensive, but relatively reliable decision-making mechanism.

  2. Talent Discovery: Improve personal token projects to address issues such as talent discovery through more carefully designed economic models.

  3. Advertising Effectiveness Evaluation: Optimize advertising placements by utilizing users' actual purchasing behavior as this "expensive but reliable signal".

  4. Scientific Research Evaluation: Identify research results that need reassessment through prediction markets to enhance the credibility of scientific achievements.

  5. Public Goods Funding: Use information financial mechanisms to distribute funds more fairly and efficiently, avoiding the drawbacks of a "popularity contest."

Vitalik: From prediction market to information finance

Development Opportunities in Information Finance

Although these concepts have existed for many years, the current environment provides new opportunities for the development of information finance:

  1. It can effectively solve the trust issues that are prevalent in today's society.

  2. Scalable blockchain technology provides the technical foundation for realizing these ideas.

  3. The development of artificial intelligence has made it possible for more small-scale, high-frequency markets.

With the advancement of technology and the expansion of application scenarios, information finance is expected to usher in significant development in the next decade. Now is the best time to explore broader applications of information finance beyond prediction markets.

Vitalik: From prediction market to information finance

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WealthCoffeevip
· 07-20 20:38
It's no big deal.
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DeFiGraylingvip
· 07-20 20:37
AI is fine for playing, but Cryptocurrency Trading is a no-go.
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BearMarketSurvivorvip
· 07-18 09:13
Once again, a pile of beautiful bait bombs appears, the veteran remains still.
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DeFiChefvip
· 07-17 21:08
How powerful AI is, you'll know once you try it.
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DeFiDoctorvip
· 07-17 21:05
Ecological liquidity is weakening, and it is recommended to investigate the risk of inflated prediction market data.
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WhaleMistakervip
· 07-17 21:02
Just eat the melon and that's it.
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SocialFiQueenvip
· 07-17 21:01
Information finance is really great!
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PerpetualLongervip
· 07-17 20:59
Another new high, diamond hands go all in and rush with me.
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BearMarketBarbervip
· 07-17 20:55
It all depends on predictions.
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LiquidityWitchvip
· 07-17 20:43
What can money predict?
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