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PPP Prediction Market Tool monitoring shows that on Polymarket, the probability of an "Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz agreement before the end of August" has dropped to 36%, down 21% in 24 hours; the probability of an Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz agreement before the end of September has dropped to 66%, down 14% in 24 hours.The event rules state: If Oman and Iran announce a diplomatic agreement regarding traffic in the Strait of Hormuz before the specified date (11:59 PM ET), the outcome will be judged as "Yes." A diplomatic agreement refers to a formal agreement, treaty, deal, or substantially similar diplomatic instrument between Oman and Iran that aligns on relevant actions, policies, obligations, or commitments. Credible sources include official information from the Omani and Iranian governments, as well as a consensus of credible reports.Iran's Supreme National Security Council previously stated that if Iran and Oman reach an agreement on transit through the Strait of Hormuz, that agreement will be handled separately from the issue of the strait's closure. As long as the U.S. does not change its behavior or accept Iran's conditions, the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen. The U.S. must end the war, release frozen Iranian funds, and bring an end to all conflicts across the region, including in Lebanon and Gaza. Additionally, other conditions communicated to Washington via intermediaries must also be met.Join the PPP Signal Push Community to stay one step ahead and seize the initiative.
The Ethereum Foundation's Global Policy Strategy (GPS) team has released the guide "Ethereum Basics for Governments and Institutions," aiming to help policymakers and institutional decision-makers understand Ethereum's operating mechanisms, governance models, and differences from other blockchain solutions. The guide emphasizes that relying on centralized systems brings systemic risks, while decentralized blockchains have the potential to mitigate such risks. Not all blockchains possess the attribute of "credible neutrality," and differences in technical architecture and governance models among blockchains will directly affect whether they can serve as public infrastructure in the long term. Ethereum holds advantages in areas such as resilience, economic security, client diversity, and ecosystem. It has operated continuously without interruption since launching in 2015, with economic security provided by approximately $76 billion in staked ETH, whereas most other Layer 1 networks rely on a single client, presenting higher systemic risks. The Ethereum Foundation stated that building applications on Ethereum does not introduce new centralized counterparty risks, as no single institution can modify rules, restrict access, or halt network operations. In comparison, control over some other Layer 1 networks is concentrated in foundations or corporate entities, which may bring governance and dependency risks.