The rise in downloads reflects a significant shift toward blockchain-based prediction markets as exchange app usage declines following the sharp altcoin downturn.
Polymarket, a blockchain-powered prediction market platform, saw its app installs jump 1,200% as crypto traders sought alternatives after a $150 billion altcoin market crash. The surge comes amid falling downloads for traditional crypto exchange apps, signaling a shift in trader interest toward decentralized platforms for market speculation.