Perps are adding predictions. Predictions are adding perps. @Kalshi added perps. @HyperliquidX added outcome markets. @OfficialApeXdex integrated Polymarket. So I looked deeper into what prediction platforms are shipping. 1. Prediction markets are becoming more tradable @predictdotfun is pushing high-frequency crypto markets while making collateral productive through DeFi yield. @xomarket is experimenting with 5-minute markets and adaptive liquidity. @alphaarcade combines predictions, perps and combos in one product. @TxFlow_L1 is taking another route: a perp DEX and @ProblyHQ running on shared financial infrastructure. Active trading is becoming a bigger part of the prediction market UX. 2. Market creation is becoming a product @trylimitless lets users create markets and earn from the trading activity they generate. @opinionlabsxyz is combining permissionless markets with AI-assisted creation and resolution. Prediction markets are gradually expanding from standalone apps into infrastructure other products can build on. 3. Specialized venues are emerging @predofficial and @magicmarkets are pushing sports prediction closer to an exchange experience, with order books and active trading. Other teams are specializing around crypto, short-duration markets, live events, and distribution. Prediction markets are now adding: - High-frequency markets & perps - Productive collateral - Creator markets - AI resolution - Embedded distribution The category is gradually evolving into event-risk trading infrastructure. That creates much more room for smaller platforms to own a specific trading niche.