Prediction markets are powerful decentralized tools that turn crowd belief into measurable, tradeable probabilities. They enable individuals and institutions to forecast real-world events, hedge exposure, and tap into global sentiment. However, technical vulnerabilities in smart contracts or oracles, and regulatory ambiguities, pose real threats. CertiK’s audit and verification tools ensure prediction market platforms remain secure, tamper-proof, and resistant to manipulation. As the ecosystem grows, properly secured and compliant prediction markets could become essential forecasting tools in politics, science, and finance.