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Use prediction markets as superior alternative to traditional polling and market research

Researchers, journalists, analysts, investors, political strategists

Immediate for existing events, 3-6 months for custom markets

What Success Looks Like

More accurate predictions than traditional polls, real-time sentiment tracking, and actionable insights for decision-making

Steps to Execute

1

Identify prediction markets covering your research area

2

Monitor odds changes over time for trend analysis

3

Compare prediction market odds to traditional polling

4

Create custom markets for proprietary research needs

5

Track which markets have sufficient volume for reliability

Checklist

Market has >$10K volume for reliability
Question is objectively resolvable
Timeline is clear and reasonable
No single actor can easily manipulate outcome
Audience understands the market mechanics

Inputs Needed

  • Access to prediction market platforms
  • Understanding of odds interpretation
  • Baseline comparison data (polls, etc.)
  • Budget if creating custom markets
  • Time horizon for research questions

Outputs

  • Real-time probability assessments
  • Trend analysis over time
  • Confidence intervals based on volume
  • Comparison accuracy vs traditional methods

Example

Tech company launching product uses prediction markets to forecast adoption rates, comparing internal projections vs crowd wisdom, finding prediction markets 40% more accurate than internal forecasts