About the Research Program
Meridian Edge provides free Pro-tier API access to academic researchers studying prediction markets, forecasting, information aggregation, and market efficiency. Our API delivers real-time consensus probabilities aggregated from multiple regulated prediction markets — updated every 10 minutes, with over 57 million historical data points available to qualified researchers.
We believe that open access to high-quality prediction market data accelerates research in forecasting science and contributes to the broader understanding of collective intelligence. The research program is our contribution to that effort.
Pro Tier Free for qualifying researchers. Instant activation.
What's Included
Pro-tier access includes: consensus probabilities, fair value benchmarks, per-platform breakdowns, sparkline history (6-point trend per event), and settlement outcomes with verified results. Full field reference in the API documentation.
Research Use Cases
Forecasting accuracy: Study how aggregated market consensus performs against individual platform prices and against eventual outcomes. Compare consensus drift patterns to information arrival.
Information aggregation: Analyze how quickly new information is incorporated across platforms. Measure spread convergence before and after news events.
Market efficiency: Examine whether aggregated consensus probabilities are better calibrated than individual market prices. Test for systematic biases in specific sports or event categories.
Collective intelligence: Use settlement outcome data to build and test models of collective forecasting performance. Cross-reference with expert forecasts and statistical models.
Sports analytics: Build predictive models using consensus probability time-series as input features. Compare pre-game market consensus to in-game updates.
Apply for Research Access
To request free Pro-tier access, email us from your institutional address:
- Your institutional email address (.edu or equivalent)
- Your name and institution
- Research topic — 2–3 sentences
- Expected API usage (calls/day, time period)
We respond within 2 business days. Access is granted per-project and renewable.
Apply via EmailFrequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for free research access?
Researchers affiliated with accredited academic institutions who are studying prediction markets, forecasting accuracy, information aggregation, or related topics. Graduate students, postdocs, and faculty are all eligible. Independent researchers may also apply — please include a brief description of your work and any relevant publications or preprints.
What does research access include?
Research access is Pro-tier: 5,000 calls/day, full consensus field set including fair value benchmarks and platform breakdown, sparkline history (6-point trend per event), and settlement outcomes with verified results. Access is granted for the duration of your research project, typically 6–12 months, renewable on request. We do not monetize research use data.
How do I apply?
Email [email protected] from your institutional email with your name, institution, a brief description of your research topic, and your expected API usage. We typically respond within 2 business days. Instant activation is required at any point.
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