Overview
- Buterin says tying money to opinions creates structured accountability that social platforms lack.
- He argues bounded 0–1 pricing curbs reflexivity, hype cycles, and pump‑and‑dump behavior seen in traditional markets.
- He acknowledges theoretical incentives to cause harm but contends small markets on large events offer too little volume to motivate interference.
- He cites personal use of market odds to check alarming headlines and calibrate emotional responses.
- Polymarket resumed access for U.S. users in early December after a 2022 CFTC case and $1.4 million fine, starting with a phased rollout of sports contracts.