2025 marked a turning point for prediction market platforms as they transitioned from experimental phase into mature infrastructure. One standout evolution was the shift toward simplified mechanics—stripping away the complexity of liquidations and funding fees to focus on the core binary prediction model.

The introduction of a CLOB (Central Limit Order Book) architecture proved decisive in this transformation. By adopting order book infrastructure, these platforms gained the efficiency and transparency that traders expect, while maintaining the straightforward long/short or up/down decision-making that drew users in the first place.

This direction signals a broader industry trend: markets are moving away from perpetual futures-style friction toward cleaner, more intuitive prediction instruments. Whether this approach gains traction will depend on liquidity and user adoption, but the architectural pivot itself demonstrates how maturing projects refine their core offerings based on real-world feedback.