Allegations of Polymarket Manipulation in Romanian Presidential Election Romania is gearing up for its presidential election, and a controversial claim has emerged regarding the integrity of Polymarket, a popular prediction market. A video by Alex Leca, a Romanian social media commentator, alleges that millions of Euros are being used to artificially inflate the predicted chances of George Simion winning against Nicusor Dan. Leca points to numerous transactions on Polymarket showing consistent purchases of shares indicating Simion's victory, often in small increments over short intervals. He suggests this pattern is indicative of automated trading bots, rather than organic voter participation. "The sheer volume and frequency of these purchases, happening day and night, strongly suggest the presence of an algorithm designed to manipulate the market," Leca claims in his video. While Leca's video provides screenshots of Polymarket data, independent verification is needed to confirm these allegations. The source of the funds used for these transactions is also yet to be determined. Polymarket itself has not yet commented on the allegations. This situation highlights the potential vulnerabilities of prediction markets and the importance of critical evaluation of online information. Further investigation is needed to determine the truth behind these claims and ensure the fairness of the upcoming election.
O investigație tulburătoare aduce în atenție un fenomen digital invizibil pentru majoritatea votanților, dar cu efecte reale asupra democrației.
