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The Protocol: Polymarket Bets Pay Off as Memecoin Memorializes 'Dwebate'

Crypto wasn't even mentioned during Tuesday's U.S. presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. But there was a parallel universe of often-ridiculous trading around the faceoff – taking place on blockchain-based prediction markets and memecoin launchpads.

Polymarket bettors had an extra screen to keep an eye on during Tuesday's U.S. presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. (Sam Reynolds)
Polymarket bettors had an extra screen to keep an eye on during Tuesday's U.S. presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. (Sam Reynolds)