Everyone's Betting on Prediction Markets [Plain Language Introduction] This article provides an in-depth analysis of the prediction markets that exploded in popularity in 2025. As a dark horse in the crypto space, it achieved more accurate predictive power than polls, relying on economics. However, rapid growth harbors hidden dangers: fragmented liquidity can easily trigger price wars, and legal gray areas blur the lines between gambling and finance. Are prediction markets a powerful tool for eliminating uncertainty, or a tool for distorting reality?