Myriad Markets

The decentralized prediction protocol embedding event contracts directly into news feeds, social posts, and media sites.

Founded

2025

Valuation

$30M+ (2026)

Regulated

❌ No

Gambity Prestige

Active

Myriad Markets acquisition by major Web3 media network by 2028

58%

— Zaid Al-Rashidi

Myriad Markets was launched in early 2025 under DASTAN Inc.—the Web3 media conglomerate formed by the high-profile merger of Decrypt Media and Rug Radio. Built on the Arbitrum Layer-2 blockchain with cross-chain expansion to BNB Chain, Myriad was engineered to overcome the "destination app problem" of traditional prediction venues. Instead of forcing users to navigate to a isolated exchange portal like Polymarket or Kalshi, Myriad embeds prediction contracts directly into news articles, X (formerly Twitter) threads, and media feeds where online discourse naturally occurs.

Through the Myriad Browser Extension and lightweight web widgets, readers browsing crypto news or social media can inspect live odds and trade binary outcome contracts directly within their browser context. The protocol uses Automated Market Maker (AMM) liquidity pools backed by stablecoins like USDC and USDT, allowing users to speculate on real-time news headlines, political developments, and crypto milestones without leaving the publisher's domain. Settlement is handled trustlessly through blended oracle networks and optimistic resolution frameworks tied to verifiable news sources.

By turning reader attention into immediate market liquidity, Myriad established a new monetization channel for digital publishers while driving over $150 million in volume across its embedded network. With integrations spanning Decrypt articles, Rug Radio social streams, and non-custodial crypto wallet interfaces like Trust Wallet, Myriad serves as a native prediction layer fusing digital journalism with decentralized finance.

Timeline

2025

Myriad Markets launched under DASTAN

DASTAN Inc., parent company of Decrypt and Rug Radio, launches Myriad Markets on Arbitrum to bring embedded event contracts to Web3 media audiences.

2025

Browser Extension & Decrypt integration

Releases the Myriad Chrome/Brave browser extension, embedding live prediction overlays directly under news headlines and trending X threads.

2025

BNB Chain cross-chain deployment

Expands contract architecture to BNB Chain, unlocking lower transaction costs and native USDT/USD1 settlement for international retail traders.

2026

Gamified points & referral economy

Rolls out a social engagement points framework rewarding content creators and trend spotters who generate high-volume prediction widgets.

2026

Trust Wallet & mobile ecosystem integration

Integrates prediction feeds directly into Trust Wallet and Web3 browser interfaces, enabling mobile users to trade contextual news markets.

Frequently Asked

Myriad Markets is an embedded decentralized prediction protocol. Instead of requiring traders to visit a standalone app, Myriad embeds tradeable event contracts directly into news articles, social posts, and websites via widgets and browser extensions.

Myriad Markets was developed by DASTAN Inc., the parent media organization created from the merger of Web3 news outlets Decrypt Media and Rug Radio.

Myriad Markets operates primarily on the Arbitrum Layer-2 network and has expanded cross-chain capabilities to BNB Chain.

Myriad Markets is a non-custodial, permissionless protocol. Users connect their own self-custody wallets (such as MetaMask or Trust Wallet) and retain full control of their funds.

Markets on Myriad are resolved using decentralized oracle networks and verifiable off-chain data sources tied directly to official news releases and public records.

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