#预测市场 Prediction markets were originally one of the most promising tracks in Web3—using blockchain to make information flow more transparent and enabling ordinary people to participate in price discovery. But this security incident involving Polymarket reminds us of a harsh reality: no matter how beautiful the decentralized vision, vulnerabilities at the implementation level can be equally fatal.

The breach caused by third-party identity verification services leading to user account theft indicates what? It shows that even within the Web3 ecosystem, we still need to be vigilant about the risks of centralized services. Tools like Magic Labs for identity verification, while lowering the barrier to entry for newcomers, also become potential weak points—this is a trade-off many projects need to consider.

Honestly, this is not a denial of prediction markets or Web3; rather, it’s the cost of growth. Every emerging field will go through such growing pains. The key is what we learn from them: strengthen security audits, reduce reliance on third-party services, and establish more comprehensive risk warning mechanisms. The future of prediction markets still shines brightly, but we need to build it with more caution and responsibility.

My simple advice to everyone—while embracing innovation, always do your security homework. Choose platforms that have undergone thorough security verification, and don’t put all your eggs in one basket. The future of Web3 belongs to those who are both visionary and pragmatic builders and users.