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Based on these developments, Poly Market's valuation now stands at approximately $9 billion post-money. Copelan, a young entrepreneur with no traditional profit model—since the core product is free—has become a billionaire on paper, symbolizing the disruptive innovation his platform represents.
The Vision: One Billion Users
Despite its rapid growth, Poly Market's ultimate goal is ambitious: they aspire to reach one billion users. While currently serving hundreds of thousands actively trading, the platform believes that its prediction technology holds potential for a global audience. Shane Copelan emphasizes that many people worldwide could benefit from better information about uncertain future events, driving the company’s relentless push for expansion.