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As interest in prediction markets grows rapidly within the crypto ecosystem, Binance founder CZ has introduced a new initiative that is drawing attention across the industry. CZ unveiled Predict.fun, a new platform built on BNB Chain that allows users to earn passive income while their prediction positions remain open. The model aims to solve one of the most common criticisms of traditional prediction markets: the problem of capital being locked for long periods without generating returns.
Predict.fun: The First BNB Chain Market That Generates Yield While Positions Are Open
Predict.fun offers a model that eliminates one of the biggest inefficiencies in prediction markets the cost of idle capital. Normally, users are forced to lock their funds for weeks or even months while waiting for an event to resolve, earning no return in the meantime. Predict.fun enables these funds to generate yield while positions remain open, offering a much more efficient trading model.
The platform currently has over 12,000 users and around $300,000 in market volume. Although the market size is still small compared to major platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi, the large user base of BNB Chain creates significant growth potential for Predict.fun.
BNB Chain Support Gives Predict.fun a Strong User Base
BNB Chain leads all blockchains in terms of active wallet count, and on-chain active addresses have nearly doubled recently. According to Token Terminal data, BNB Chain accounts for around 25% of the entire on-chain transaction market.
This provides a meaningful advantage for Predict.fun. The platform aims to tap into BNB Chain’s heavy user traffic and fast infrastructure to reach a broader audience. However, the ecosystem’s limited stablecoin issuance remains a key challenge on the liquidity front.
Strong Competition in Prediction Markets: How Far Can Predict.fun Go?
Prediction markets are dominated by Polymarket (over $3 billion total volume) and Kalshi ($587 million). Even smaller platforms like Limitless have reached the $10 million level. As a result, analysts say Predict.fun will need to develop sustainable liquidity solutions, not just user incentives, to scale long-term.
Reward campaigns can drive short-term traffic, but retaining users once incentives decrease becomes critical. How Predict.fun will approach this challenge remains unclear. In his announcement, CZ stated:
“We’re supporting a new prediction market on BNB Chain. With Predict.fun, when you make a prediction, your funds don’t sit idle — they generate yield.”
Conclusion
CZ’s announcement of Predict.fun indicates that prediction markets in the Web3 world are becoming more user-friendly and efficient. BNB Chain’s strong user base, fast infrastructure, and broad ecosystem offer a solid foundation for Predict.fun’s growth. However, limited stablecoin liquidity and the dominance of large competitors represent major hurdles the platform will need to overcome.
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