Polymarket considers token launch to raise over $50 million: report
Quick Take Polymarket is considering a token launch of more than $50 million to potentially help operate its crypto betting platform, according to The Information, which cites anonymous sources.
Polymarket is considering a token launch of more than $50 million to potentially help operate its crypto betting platform, according to The Information, which cited anonymous sources.
"Investors in the round will receive token warrants, which grant them the right to purchase tokens if Polymarket launches them at a later date," the report said , attributing the sources. "The prediction site could use the tokens as a way for users to validate the outcome of real-world events, one of the people said. Polymarket has not made a decision regarding tokens and there’s no guarantee of a launch."
In May, Polymarket raised $45 million in a Series B funding round led by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund and existing investors 1confirmation and ParaFi, with participation from Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, Dragonfly and Eventbrite’s co-founder Kevin Hartz.
The decentralized prediction platform Polymarket has attracted nearly $1 billion in wagers for who will win the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Vice President and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris currently leads the way with an estimated 50% chance of winning, according to the platform.
Polymarket was founded in 2020 by CEO Shayne Coplan. During the past year, the platform has emerged as a compelling narrative within crypto. The platform allows people to buy and sell shares using crypto tokens as they bet on the likelihood of future events taking place.
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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