Prediction markets might actually crack the retail adoption puzzle.

Take one major platform that's already crushing it in traditional markets—over $7 billion in trading volume. They beat legacy competitors not through hype, but speed, UX clarity, and blockchain infrastructure working behind the scenes.

Here's the kicker: that's barely scratching the surface. The Web2 proof-of-concept is done. Real test? Translating that momentum into full-blown Web3 adoption. If they nail the transition, we're looking at a legitimate onramp for everyday users who've never touched crypto before.

Phase 1 proved the model works. Phase 2 decides if blockchain goes mainstream through betting markets.