# Polymarket: The Pentagon's Crypto Comeback | Simply Originals

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Published: 2026-07-05T18:37:45+00:00
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## Resource

Prediction markets promise the wisdom of the crowd, but their history tells a far more controversial story. This investigation traces Polymarket’s intellectual roots back to a canceled DARPA program and explores the people, funding, and institutions behind today’s largest prediction market. If you use Polymarket to gauge Bitcoin, politics, or macro trends, this is essential context before trusting the odds.Link to Whitney Webb & Mark Goodwin article:https://unlimitedhangout.com/2026/06/investigative-series/the-secret-history-of-polymarket-part-1/. . . SPONSORS ✅ Ledn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nmj1gs2i.com/9W598/9B9DM/?source_id=podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Simply Bitcoin clients get 0.25% off their first loanNeed liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? Ledn has been the trusted Bitcoin-backed lending platform for 6+ years. Access your BTC’s value while HODLing. 🛠️ The Bitcoin Way ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nmj1gs2i.com/9W598/D42TT/?source_id=podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your IT Team In The Bitcoin World: The Bitcoin Way is a specialized IT team providing individuals and businesses with exceptional guidance and technical support. With over 20 years of expertise in cybersecurity and privacy, they excel at simplifying the intricacies of Bitcoin. The Bitcoin Way's mission is to empower individuals to utilize Bitcoin effortlessly while maintaining complete control over their funds. 🔐 Bitkey Hardware Wallet👉 https://www.nmj1gs2i.com/8LJN3/7XDN2/?uid=9&source_id=podcast ✅Control of your Bitcoin, without the complexity. A secure, simple way to hold your keys.Download Bitkey Today…

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