[Vitalik: Significant Progress in Prediction Markets, Polymarket as a Key Driver] Vitalik Buterin stated that prediction markets have made significant progress since Augur v1 in 2015, with Polymarket being a key driver in achieving this goal. Vitalik said, 'I'm glad to see the progress Polymarket has made over the years.' Earlier this week, Polymarket received a $2 billion strategic investment from the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, with a post-investment valuation of $9 billion.