Polymarket CEO Discusses Potential Launch of On-Chain Asset
Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan indicated at the TOKEN2049 conference in Singapore that the prediction market platform is considering issuing an 'on-chain asset' tied to its company economics. While no official launch date or tokenomics have been announced, the move follows significant growth for the platform, which reportedly generated $137.5 million in revenue over the 12 months ending October 26. The potential asset could take two forms: tokenized equity, which would require strict adherence to SEC securities laws, or a native utility token modeled after protocols like Hyperliquid that use fee-driven buybacks. Investors are advised to monitor value-capture mechanisms, insider supply overhangs, and exchange listing availability before considering any future offering.
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