šŸŖProposal: Letā€™s Bring Esports Into Orbit ā€” Making Predictions Fun for Gamers and Degens Alike

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Hi, Iā€™m OkJamal.The past Catstanbul, I was wondering what I could possibly contribute. I can say that I like Jupiter and Esports in general. I just saw the first launch of predictions market and funny how it connected me with my classmates with no background on what crypto is. I saw Siong asking for suggestion on what we want to see on prediction markets so, here it is.

As Jupiter continues to expand its ecosystem and strengthen engagement through the prediction market, there is an exciting opportunity to explore non-traditional, high-engagement events that can attract broader audiences beyond the typical crypto-native users. One such growing domain is esports ā€” a global entertainment phenomenon that bridges digital culture, competition, and community interaction.

:video_game: Why Esports?

I would like to propose that Jupiter consider adding major esports tournaments ā€” particularly high-profile and globally recognized ones such as the League of Legends World Championship (Worlds) ā€” as part of its prediction market offerings.

Esports has evolved into a massive industry with millions of active participants and spectators worldwide. Events like Worlds regularly attract tens of millions of live viewers, often surpassing the viewership of traditional sports championships. Integrating esports prediction markets could provide a unique opportunity for Jupiter to:

  1. Onboard new users from the gaming and esports community into the Jupiter ecosystem.

  2. Enhance engagement on the prediction platform through culturally relevant, emotionally charged events.

  3. Showcase Jupiterā€™s scalability on Solana, especially in handling high-volume, event-driven activity.

  4. Position Jupiter as an innovation leader by blending DeFi mechanisms with entertainment-driven prediction markets.

Rationale

  • Massive Market Overlap: Many gamers and esports fans are already familiar with digital assets, virtual economies, and in-game tokens. This audience has a natural affinity for crypto but often lacks a direct, engaging entry point into DeFi or DEX ecosystems.

  • High Engagement Potential: Esports fans actively follow tournaments, teams, and players, making outcomes like match wins, MVP predictions, or regional performance ideal for prediction markets.

  • Community Expansion: Introducing esports predictions allows Jupiter to reach new demographics ā€” not only traders but also fans seeking interactive experiences that go beyond passive spectating.

  • Education Through Experience: By participating in esports-based predictions, users can learn about crypto transactions, wallets, and on-chain activities in a fun, low-barrier way.

:rocket: The Vision

  • Start with flagship events such as:

    • League of Legends Worlds Championship

    • Dota 2 The International

    • Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Finals

  • Enable markets for:

    • Tournament winners, regional qualifiers, MVPs, or match outcomes.

  • Collaborate with esports influencers or content creators to promote awareness and responsible participation.

  • Offer limited-edition NFT badges or incentives for users who join esports predictions during launch campaigns.

Expected Benefits

  • Strengthen Jupiterā€™s brand presence in the digital culture and entertainment economy.

  • Increase user retention by connecting with existing fandoms that are active year-round.

  • Drive organic onboarding of Web2 users into Web3 through meaningful, fun engagement.

Open Discussion Points

  • What mechanisms would ensure fair data feeds (e.g., using trusted oracles or verified results)?

  • Should esports markets have unique reward models compared to traditional event predictions?

  • What safeguards can be implemented to maintain integrity and prevent misuse during live tournaments?

  • How can Jupiter partner with esports organizations or blockchain-integrated gaming platforms for co-marketing?

Incorporating esports events into Jupiterā€™s prediction market aligns with the platformā€™s mission of expanding decentralized participation and engagement. It opens the door to millions of potential new users who already live in digital ecosystems, fostering both adoption and community growth.

As esports continues to rise as a cultural and economic force, Jupiter has the opportunity to become a pioneer in merging DeFi prediction markets with digital entertainment, creating a bridge between gaming, crypto, and decentralized finance.

Iā€™m very open with this kind of discussion :slight_smile: J4J PPP