World Prediction Market Brings On-Chain Betting to Solana

A new prediction market called World went live on July 1, 2026, and it's making waves in the crypto space. The platform allows users to buy and sell event contracts on real-world outcomes, with all transactions running fully on-chain on Solana.

The team behind World has chosen not to create a token for their platform, which is unusual in the prediction market category. Instead, payouts are made in CASH, Phantom's native Solana stablecoin.

World's integration into the popular wallet Phantom gives it a significant distribution advantage, with over 20 million wallets on day one. This could help drive adoption and liquidity for the platform.

However, there are risks associated with early on-chain products, including smart-contract risk and regulatory uncertainty. As World is still in its infancy, traders should approach with caution and be aware of these potential pitfalls.