Is a market a replacement for polling?

No. They answer different questions. Use polls for sampling methodology; use markets for priced beliefs on well-defined events.

Prediction market or poll?

Polls measure reported beliefs. Opinion markets ask participants to back views with positions within platform rules — changing incentives and sometimes information aggregation.

Skin in the game

Surveys rarely charge respondents for being wrong. Markets tie views to positions, which can sharpen incentives (and still can be wrong).

Limits

Thin markets and biased participation reduce signal quality. Always read resolution criteria.

FAQ

Is a market a replacement for polling?: No. They answer different questions. Use polls for sampling methodology; use markets for priced beliefs on well-defined events.

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Put your take on the line. Not just words — the market.