Modules / Module 10

Blockchain & Decentralized Prediction Markets

The Web3 native approach

On-chain event creation, oracles, dispute resolution, settlement without intermediaries, liquidity mining, and the risks of decentralized market design.

Chapters

  1. Why Blockchain for Prediction Markets? Transparency and Censorship Resistance
  2. Event Creation on-Chain: How It Works
  3. Oracles: Bringing Real-World Data to Smart Contracts
  4. Oracle Types: Centralized, Decentralized, and Cryptographic
  5. Resolving Disputes: The Arbitration Layer
  6. Settlement and Payouts Without Intermediaries
  7. Liquidity Mining and Yield in Prediction Markets
  8. Gas Costs and Scalability Challenges
  9. Major On-Chain Platforms: Augur, Gnosis, Polymarket (Hybrid)
  10. Risks: Oracle Failure, Manipulation, and Smart Contract Bugs