World launches Solana prediction market

• World launched a Solana-based prediction market inside Phantom Wallet, offering automated on-chain settlement using Chainlink oracles.
• The platform replaces Phantom's previous Kalshi integration and gives World access to the wallet's estimated 20 million users.
• World enters a growing prediction market sector led by Polymarket and Kalshi, where liquidity and user activity remain key competitive factors.

World launched a prediction market protocol on Solana (CRYPTO:SOL) within Phantom Wallet, allowing users to trade event contracts settled automatically through Chainlink (CRYPTO:LINK) oracles using the CASH stablecoin.

The launch replaces Phantom's previous Kalshi-powered prediction markets for new positions opened after June 1 and gives World immediate access to Phantom's estimated 20 million users.

“Prediction markets are one of the most powerful applications you can build on a high-performance blockchain,” said Solana Foundation Head of Consumer Pedro Miranda.

World operates as a non-custodial protocol that routes orders to Solana liquidity providers while users retain control of assets in their own wallets, with launch markets including Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) price contracts and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The platform enters a competitive market dominated by Polymarket and Kalshi, with prediction market open interest reaching a record US$1.48 billion during June, although World has not disclosed trading volume or liquidity figures.

Polymarket expanded onto Solana earlier this year through an integration with Jupiter, while Kalshi continues operating as a regulated US prediction market after successfully defending election contracts in court.

World said its strategy focuses on embedded distribution through Phantom and automated on-chain settlement, with upcoming sporting events expected to test whether the platform can attract sustained trading activity and liquidity.

At the time of reporting, Solana price was $77.92.