
Prediction Markets Poll: If the "Alts," Problem Really Is a Problem On *Any* Prediction Markets Platform, Why?
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resolved Dec 1
It's Not a Fundamental Problem
Market Manipulation: Alts can be used to manipulate market outcomes, which undermines the accuracy and reliability of the predictions.
Unfair Advantages: Users with alts might have multiple chances to win or hedge bets unfairly compared to single-account users.
Dilution of Trust: The presence of alts can erode trust in the platform, as users may feel that the playing field is not level.
Resource Drain: Alts can consume resources disproportionately, leading to scalability issues and affecting platform performance.
Distorted Incentives: The existence of alts might encourage a culture of gaming the system rather than genuine participation.
Skewed Data: Alts can skew market data and analysis, making it difficult to extract meaningful insights.
Barrier to Entry: Knowing that alts are in play might deter new users from joining the platform, perceiving it as unwelcoming or overly competitive.
Other (Please specify):
Pretend you are creating a new prediction markets platform of some type that you are responsible for. Based upon your interaction with Manifold and other similar platforms, which of the above options would you pick?
Per this poll here; https://manifold.markets/PatrickDelaney/prediction-markets-poll-what-is-the Alternate accounts can potentially disrupt the fairness and integrity of prediction markets. In your opinion, if you had to pick one reason, what is the main issue caused by "alts" on any prediction markets platform, if at all?
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