World, a prediction market protocol built on Solana, has formally launched its standalone platform to more than one million users from its waitlist. The rollout moves the service out of its preliminary phase inside the Phantom wallet, where it had operated since July 2026, and onto a dedicated web interface.
Market Catalog Exceeds 150,000 Contracts
The platform now hosts over 150,000 markets spanning sports, politics, crypto, economy, and culture. Sports coverage includes NFL regular-season games, seven professional soccer leagues, and Formula 1. Political contracts feature the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. Each market uses a binary “yes” or “no” structure priced between $0 and $1, with prices reflecting the probability estimated by participants. Winning outcomes settle at $1; losing outcomes settle at $0.
Non-Custodial Architecture and On-Chain Liquidity
World operates under a non-custodial model, meaning it does not hold user-deposited funds. Traders do not need a brokerage account or centralized exchange verification. Users pay standard Solana network fees when opening or closing positions. Orders are routed directly to decentralized liquidity providers within the ecosystem.
Ramzy Ali, Head of Decentralized Finance at the Solana Foundation, explained that the model retains 100% of liquidity directly on-chain. Data provided by the protocol confirms that operations avoid centrally controlled off-chain order books.
Automated Settlement via Chainlink Infrastructure
Contract resolution and settlement are powered by Chainlink Data Streams and the Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE). This integration automates the processing of final outcomes when an event concludes or a deadline is reached. Technical documentation from the firm indicates the mechanism eliminates the need for human panels or token-holder voting committees.
Johann Eid, Chief Business Officer at Chainlink Labs, noted that the demand seen on the waitlist reflects strong interest in fast, transparent on-chain settlements. For sporting events, the network requires verified final scores; for monetary policy contracts, the system processes official Federal Reserve decisions.
Regulatory Status and Undisclosed Metrics
As of publication, World has not disclosed official figures for daily trading volume, exchange fees, or cumulative open interest. The company has also not specified whether it holds registrations with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Consequently, effective access for U.S.-based traders remains subject to local jurisdictional regulations.
Expansion Roadmap: Equities, Commodities, and Weather Derivatives
World’s announced roadmap includes the introduction of directional contracts on traditional equities. Future plans call for markets tied to commodities such as gold, silver, crude oil, and natural gas, as well as weather derivatives for major metropolitan areas.
