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You can also listen on Spotify; Apple Podcasts; or wherever you listen to podcasts.Show Notes00:00 | Intro01:45 | PM Fragmentation & ConsolidationWith an ever-increasing number of prediction markets, Andrew and Clay discuss the effects user fragmentation has on trading and liquidity. We also forecast our expectations for consolidation in both the real-money (USD) and crypto-related markets.12:20 | Interview w/ Jason Trost, Smarkets CEO & FounderWhat was the origins of Smarkets? Was the expansion into non-sports betting markets always in the cards? What challenges has that expansion brought for UI and UX design? How does Jason view his platform relative to the sports-betting and prediction-market competition? How does he see the space evolving? We discuss.45:00 | Is Prediction Market the Right Term?Following our interview with Jason, we ponder his final thought that prediction market is not the best term for these markets. Is he right? What's a better alternative?

You can also listen on Spotify; Apple Podcasts; or wherever you listen to podcasts.Show Notes00:00 - Intro01:19 - First Impressions of Prediction MarketsClay and Andrew reflect on their first few months operating on prediction markets. They discuss what they've enjoyed about the platforms, the challenges they have faced, and the differences between real-money prediction markets and the forecasting platforms they are used to.14:43 - Kalshi Co-Founders InterviewKalshi co-founders Tarek Mansour and Luana Lara Lopes walk Clay and Andrew through their impressive new project, the importance of their CFTC regulatory approval, and how #predictionmarkets will grow as an asset class and technology in the future.36:23 - Post Interview DiscussionClay and Andrew discuss the interview with Tarek and Luana, including some lingering thoughts and questions on prediction markets. They also preview some exciting content for the next issue of the Crowd Money newsletter.