Augur
Augur is designed to be decentralized, meaning that no central authority controls the platform. Instead, Augur relies on a network of users to report on the outcomes of events. When a market is created, users can place bets on the predicted outcome. When the event occurs, designated reporters report the outcome and the market is resolved based on their reports.
Augur was created to provide a more accurate and transparent way to predict the outcomes of events. It is also designed to be censorship-resistant, meaning that it cannot be shut down or censored by any central authority. However, like many blockchain-based projects, Augur has faced some challenges with scalability and user adoption.