The mechanism matters more than your perception of it.

Yes, people might use prediction markets to gamble—just like how some approach stock trading or token investment with speculation in mind. That's on the individual. But here's the thing: prediction markets themselves aren't gambling instruments by design.

Think of it this way. A knife can be used to cook or to harm. The knife isn't the problem. Same logic applies to crypto assets and prediction market platforms. The tool isn't inherently the issue; how people deploy it determines the outcome.

The medium and the intent of the user are two separate conversations.