TL;DR
- Launch: World debuts on Solana to compete with Polymarket and Kalshi, emphasizing real-time markets and onchain settlement.
- Integration: The new platform uses Phantom for immediate user access and Chainlink oracles for instant payouts and fast market resolutions.
- Market Context: Polymarket and Kalshi continue expanding aggressively, while major platforms like Coinbase and DraftKings push prediction markets into mainstream visibility.
A new Solana-based prediction market platform called World is preparing to enter the sector, positioning itself as a direct challenger to established players Polymarket and Kalshi. The launch introduces another contender into a fast-growing category where crypto-native platforms and regulated venues are competing for users, liquidity, and mainstream visibility. The new platform is built to showcase Solana’s speed and settlement capabilities, and its team is emphasizing accessibility through familiar tools and infrastructure.
— world (@world_xyz) July 1, 2026
World integrates with Phantom and Chainlink to streamline user access
According to details shared on social media, World will be accessible directly through the Phantom crypto wallet, giving the platform immediate reach to tens of millions of active users. The integration means the platform does not require a separate app or additional wallet setup, a design choice intended to reduce friction for newcomers exploring prediction markets. Chainlink will supply oracle infrastructure, enabling immediate resolutions and instant payouts once markets close.
Pedro Miranda, Head of Consumer at the Solana Foundation, highlighted the potential of prediction markets on high-performance blockchains. In an article shared on World’s X account, he said the platform is meant to demonstrate what Solana can deliver: real-time markets, onchain settlement, and a user experience aligned with everyday consumer expectations. The team behind World believes these features will help the platform stand out as it competes for attention in a crowded landscape.
Competition between platforms intensifies
World enters a market dominated by Polymarket and Kalshi, two platforms that have spent heavily on advertising and corporate partnerships. Polymarket remains the most crypto native, accepting various cryptocurrencies before converting them into Circle’s USDC. Kalshi accepts USDC, Solana, and Bitcoin, converting deposits into fiat USD. Kalshi is also seeking to raise more capital at a $40 billion valuation, underscoring how competitive the prediction market space has become.
World’s launch comes at a moment when prediction markets are gaining traction across major consumer platforms. Coinbase, Robinhood, and DraftKings are all offering clients access to markets tied to sports, politics, economic events, and even weather outcomes. With World leveraging Solana’s speed and Phantom’s reach, the platform aims to carve out its own position among these expanding offerings.
