Blockchain predictions platform Polymarket is reportedly seeking an additional $50 million in funding, potentially to support a token launch. According to The Information, investors in this round will receive token warrants, offering them the right to purchase tokens if the platform decides to issue them.
While Polymarket’s token plans remain speculative, it is still unclear what role such tokens would play within the platform. Shayne Coplan, the platform’s CEO, has yet to comment on the potential offering.
This fundraising effort follows a $70 million capital injection earlier in the year. In two separate rounds, Polymarket raised $25 million in Series A funding led by General Catalyst and $45 million in Series B, which included participation from Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin. Polymarket has capitalised on the upcoming U.S. presidential election, with nearly $1 billion in trade volume from users betting on potential outcomes.
Operating on the Ethereum and Polygon blockchains, Polymarket enables users to buy and sell shares tied to various real-world event outcomes. The price of each share fluctuates between $0.00 and $1, reflecting the probability of the event occurring. The closer the share price is to $1, the higher the perceived likelihood of that event's success.
Although the current U.S. election cycle has driven much of Polymarket’s recent popularity, the platform also offers predictions on pop culture, sports, and other political events. Last month, trading activity reached a new peak, with total volume exceeding $472.8 million.
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The rise in activity has led members of the Polymarket community to speculate about a token launch, particularly as the platform currently operates without charging fees. Traders have responded by attempting to inflate their trading volumes in hopes of qualifying for future airdrop rewards, should a token become available.
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