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Prediction markets are powerful. But they have one fundamental problem: they’re structurally anti-social.

The Problem

Prediction markets today are structurally anti-social. They’re designed like trading platforms: anonymous, transactional, and financial. Users place bets in silence, with:
  • No identity
  • No social feedback
  • No progression
  • No ownership
  • No reason to return beyond speculation
As a result, even the largest platforms struggle with long-term retention because users don’t feel part of anything.

The Solution

Versus is the first platform where prediction becomes interactive social competition rather than isolated wagering. We introduce:

1v1 Prediction Matches

Challenge friends directly on any outcome

Social Leaderboards

Compete for rank among friends and globally

Identity and Profiles

Build reputation that matters

Ranking Systems

Climb tiers based on performance

Achievements and Season Progress

Unlock badges and progress through seasons

Friend Groups and Parties

Social graphs and group competition
This shifts prediction from financial to social. Creating retention, loyalty, and ongoing participation driven not by market volatility, but by culture and competition.

What We’re Building

Versus is constructing a new consumer product category: Competitive Social Prediction. Instead of forecasting against a faceless market, users challenge real people: friends, creators, communities, and rivals. Turning opinions and outcomes into shared gameplay. Similar to how Twitch made gaming social and Robinhood socialized trading, Versus socializes prediction. Opening it to millions who currently watch from the sidelines.

The Shift

Traditional MarketsVersus
Financial motivationSocial motivation
Anonymous tradingIdentity-based competition
Isolated wageringInteractive challenges
Speculation-drivenCulture and competition-driven
No reason to returnRetention, loyalty, habit

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