Funding and Leadership
Founded by Shayne Coplan, Polymarket has attracted significant investment, raising $70 million in funding rounds that included contributions from Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and Peter Thiel's Founders Fund. The platform has also enlisted notable advisors, such as statistician Nate Silver, to enhance its forecasting capabilities.

Access and Use
Polymarket is accessible to users worldwide, though its legality varies by jurisdiction. Users must connect a cryptocurrency wallet compatible with the Polygon network and fund it with USDC to participate in markets. The platform's decentralized nature aims to provide a transparent and censorship-resistant environment for information aggregation and speculation.