<h1>Predictive Markets Unlock Collective Intelligence Through Strategic Event Forecasting and Peer-to-Peer Knowledge Trading</h1> A scientific approach to opinion trading is emerging, allowing users to trade predictions on future events using skill, analysis, and strategic reasoning. Research demonstrates that participants can consistently perform well by evaluating information, detecting trends, and making informed decisions. Platforms facilitate peer-to-peer trading across various topics, emphasizing legal compliance and user safeguards. The ecosystem represents a new form of participatory information exchange, potentially enhancing civic and financial literacy through structured forecasting.