“prediction markets win by becoming the shared reference point, not by being right”
Draws a parallel between prediction markets and Nielsen ratings to argue that coordination value matters more than accuracy. Points to Polymarket's Golden Globes and WSJ partnerships and Kalshi's CNN deal as signs that prediction markets are shifting from external forecasting tools to embedded institutional infrastructure. Once adopted as the shared reference point, displacement becomes nearly impossible regardless of methodological superiority.
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Platforms mentioned: Polymarket, Kalshi