The new choice for young millionaires: How prediction market entrepreneurs are making it onto the Forbes wealth list

DAOplomacy · 2026-01-12T02:38:14+00:00

The latest Forbes 2025 Young Rich List shows that 9 out of the top 13 are from the AI field, while the remaining 4 are from the prediction market, demonstrating the outstanding performance of this Web3 niche. These young entrepreneurs create business value through predicting and trading events, attracting widespread attention.

DAOplomacy

2026-01-12 02:38:14

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【BlockBeats】The latest Forbes 2025 Young Rich List has been released, with 9 out of the top 13 being from the AI field. Interestingly, the remaining 4 are all from the prediction market sector.

Speaking of these prediction market entrepreneurs, they have already accumulated considerable wealth at a young age. 27-year-old Polymarket founder made the list, along with two 29-year-old co-founders of Kalshi, and another 29-year-old co-founder from Stake.

This data is quite interesting—amidst the current AI boom, the prediction market niche within Web3 surprisingly holds such a prominent position. These platforms allow users to predict and trade on various events, creating business value and attracting increasing attention. It seems that prediction markets are not only a lucrative business but are also cultivating a new generation of young entrepreneurs.

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BearMarketLightning

· 13h ago

Prediction markets are really taking off. These young guys are only in their 20s and already financially free, incredible. Wait, how are the regulatory risks with Polymarket in the US lately? Are they still quietly making big profits? Damn, all four are prediction market experts. Is this about to challenge AI's dominance? Suddenly I get it, betting correctly on a major event can indeed be highly profitable. Is the gap between Kalshi and Polymarket really that big? Their popularity seems completely different. But can we really trust these people's wealth figures? Probably just on paper. The future of prediction markets doesn't seem as optimistic as everyone thought. Is this sector really that profitable? Why am I still losing money, haha? The early entry bonus period is probably over. Is it still worth entering now?

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GetRichLeek

· 13h ago

The prediction market is really an underrated track. I’ve been saying for a long time that this thing would be popular, but I still didn’t hold a heavy position... A costly lesson for everyone.

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MemeEchoer

· 13h ago

The prediction market has really taken off this time. The folks at Polymarket are only in their late 20s and already financially free—it's quite impressive. Wait, are the two founders of Kalshi also 29? Is this just a coincidence or are they really making that much money? Even with AI's popularity, we still have to bow to the prediction market—there's something special about this track. By the way, aren't there any female founders among these young millionaires? Or did the reports just not cover them fully? The people at Polymarket simply seized the opportunity. Now it's too late to jump on the bandwagon. Prediction markets are really more profitable than I thought. Time to reflect on what I'm actually doing... Damn, it feels like if you just spend a couple of years in Web3, you can make it to the billionaire list. What am I even doing? The combined wealth of these four people could probably cover what five hundred of us spend. That guy at Stake is also 29? Being so young and accomplished like that—it's a bit hard to understand. Could prediction markets be the next big track to explode? Is anyone laying out plans in this space?

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PaperHandSister

· 13h ago

The prediction market is on the rise, and I’m already financially free at just over 20 years old. I need to study it quickly. AI is all bubbles, or is the prediction market reliable? Those with real insight are all playing here. How did the folks at Polymarket do it? I want to get rich quickly too. The Forbes list explains the issue—prediction markets are probably the next big trend. Already on the list at 27? Am I too much of a slacker... How can these four people compare to nine AI giants? Are prediction markets really that profitable? I haven't really looked into Kalshi and Polymarket in depth. The prediction market community is so competitive now. Is there still a chance to jump in? It seems buying tokens related to prediction markets is the right move.

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OnchainFortuneTeller

· 13h ago

The prediction market is really starting to take off, it seems I need to seriously study Polymarket and Kalshi. No way, so young and already worth over a billion? Did I enter the market too late... Four out of the top 13 on the billionaire list are prediction markets. What does that mean? It means there really is a market. That guy from Polymarket was on Forbes at 27. How early did he get in? I'm envious. Prediction markets are booming, but did these people really just profit from that initial wave? Can we still catch up now? Wow, Web3 is producing heroes. We also need to study how to place bets.

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MetaNomad

· 14h ago

Prediction markets are on the rise now, and it feels faster than I expected. --- That guy from Polymarket made the list at 27 years old, while I’m still coding. --- Wow, this is the real hot spot. AI is everywhere, but prediction markets are truly scarce. --- Dare to bet, dare to win. That’s what these people are playing. --- Wait, two co-founders of Kalshi at 29 years old made the list? This is a double act. --- Prediction markets are quietly making money, unlike AI which is loud and noisy. --- I thought it was just these four people, but then I saw Stake is also in the game. The talent density in this track is explosive. --- Prediction markets occupy four spots in the wealth list, and AI’s popularity has long surpassed that. --- Basically, it’s about exploiting the human weakness of probability and easily harvesting. --- Four out of the top 13 isn’t much; it seems the media wants to hype prediction markets. --- That’s why I’ve always been optimistic about this track—really producing billionaires.

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