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Zeitgeist

A decentralized prediction market protocol on Polkadot with the ZTG token and futarchy governance — US standing unclear.

Last reviewed
23 June 2026
Facts as of
June 2026
Headquarters
Onchain (Polkadot)
The Index 100 score
54/100
Illustrative editorial example
The scorecard

100 points, split five ways.

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Regulation & trust11/30

Decentralized protocol on Polkadot outside US regulation; standing for US persons is unclear.

Market selection & liquidity13/25

Onchain markets with oracle resolution and futarchy experiments.

Fees & costs14/20

Onchain costs plus network fees in ZTG.

Usability & experience10/15

For users comfortable with Polkadot wallets.

Payouts & support6/10

Onchain settlement via oracle.

Key facts

What you're actually dealing with.

Regulatory status
Decentralized Polkadot protocol; US standing unclear, outside the CFTC framework.
as of Jun 2026
Custody of funds
Self-custody via wallet; uses the ZTG token.
as of Jun 2026
Fees
Protocol costs plus network fees in ZTG.
as of Jun 2026
Market categories
Onchain markets, including futarchy governance experiments.
as of Jun 2026
Eligibility
Polkadot wallet users; mind local rules.
as of Jun 2026
Outside the US
Reachable onchain, subject to local law.
as of Jun 2026
Funding

Getting money in.

Crypto walletConnect a compatible wallet
Stablecoin collateralFund with stablecoins onchain
Network gasHold native token for fees
Withdrawal

Getting it back out.

To your walletSelf-custody, withdraw onchain
Network gasPay gas to move funds
No custodianYou hold your own keys

Funding and fee details as of June 2026 and illustrative. Verify current terms with the platform before depositing.

What readers tell us

Useful, not uncritical.

3.4
Avg · 3 illustrative notes
★★★☆☆

Interesting futarchy ideas; very much a crypto-native protocol.

Illustrative reader, onchain
★★★☆☆

US legality is unclear, so I keep it experimental.

Illustrative reader, US-based
★★★★☆

If you live on Polkadot, it fits right in.

Illustrative reader, crypto

Reviews are illustrative editorial examples, not verified customer testimony.

Availability

Is Zeitgeist open to you?

Zeitgeist is not generally offered for real-money use to US-based users. Check for a play-money mode or a US-regulated alternative.

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Availability as of June 2026 · illustrative

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