HOW ONLINE SLEUTHING HELPED CATCH THE ‘GOOGLE INSIDER' ON POLYMARKET

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Polymarket doesn't require users to submit proof of identity, making it mostly anonymous. However, it uses blockchain-based technology, which makes it possible for anyone to monitor the bets, profits, and losses of individual accounts. This allows sleuths to spot suspicious activity and call it out, even if they can't identify the actual traders. Online sleuths have become an unexpected ally of law enforcement in tackling the emerging challenge of insider trading on prediction markets. Blockchain trading is transparent and traceable - even sophisticated actors have trouble staying hidden.