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Blockchain Pioneer Joins SafeBets.world To Remake Prediction Industry

W. Scott Stornetta, a key figure in the development of blockchain technology, has joined prediction platform SafeBets.world as chair of its Advisory Council.

9 July 2026
Blockchain Pioneer Joins SafeBets.world To Remake Prediction Industry

W. Scott Stornetta, recognized as a foundational figure in blockchain technology, has taken on the role of chair of the Advisory Council at SafeBets.world. The prediction platform aims to leverage Stornetta's expertise to introduce verifiable trust into the prediction industry.

Stornetta, alongside his collaborator Stuart Haber, published seminal research in 1991 on cryptographically linking records, a concept that became a cornerstone of blockchain technology. His work laid the groundwork for secure digital record-keeping.

SafeBets.world operates as a zero-wager prediction platform. Stornetta's involvement is expected to enhance the platform's reliability and transparency, addressing the growing challenge of digital authenticity in an era of AI-generated content.

This strategic appointment signals a move towards establishing higher standards of trust and verifiability within the prediction market. Stornetta's vision is to build a robust ecosystem where outcomes can be reliably proven, a critical need as digital verification becomes increasingly valuable.

Original source: entrepreneur.com