Prediction Markets Are Replacing Polls? | George from CryptosRUs on ClashPicks

Vitalik reportedly made $70,000 using prediction markets in 2025. So are prediction markets replacing traditional polls? In this episode of BeInCrypto, we sit down with George of CryptosRUs and creator of ClashPicks to break down how prediction markets actually work, why they’re more skill-based than gambling, and why platforms like Polymarket are gaining mainstream traction. We discuss: • Why prediction markets may be more accurate than traditional polling • The difference between gambling and skill-based forecasting • The psychology behind “wisdom of the crowd” • How data from prediction markets could power AI models • Whether prediction markets are addictive • What makes ClashPicks different from Polymarket • Why short-term events dominate engagement Are prediction markets the future of forecasting? Or just another speculative bubble? Subscribe for more crypto interviews, Web3 analysis, and market insights. 0:00 Vitalik’s $70K strategy 1:30 Prediction markets vs gambling 4:10 Skill vs luck explained 6:25 The Pentagon pizza example 9:00 Insider trading concerns 11:45 How ClashPicks works 14:20 Data, AI & prediction markets 17:00 Are prediction markets addictive? 20:30 Why George built ClashPicks 24:00 ClashPicks vs Polymarket 30:00 The future of prediction markets