World prediction market launches on Solana via Phantom

A new prediction market platform called World has launched on the Solana blockchain, positioning itself as a competitor to established players like Polymarket and Kalshi. The platform, which became available on July 1, is accessible directly through the widely used Phantom wallet and utilizes Chainlink's oracle infrastructure for market data and payouts.

World is described as a fully on-chain prediction market where users can trade event contracts tied to cryptocurrency prices and the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, with plans to add markets for sports, geopolitics, and macroeconomics. The integration with Phantom, the dominant wallet in the Solana ecosystem, allows users to trade directly from their existing wallet interface without needing to download a separate application or connect to a standalone website. This "wallet-native" approach is designed to reduce user friction and provide immediate access to Phantom's tens of millions of active users.

The platform uses Phantom's CASH stablecoin for settlement, with all positions, settlements, and redemptions occurring on-chain. Chainlink's oracle network, specifically its Data Streams and Runtime Environment, is intended to provide...