The Ravioli Blog

Prediction markets, market odds, and the art of winning a debate, explained in plain English. No jargon, no real money, just how it all works.

The Best Free Kalshi Alternatives in 2026 (No Deposit, No Risk)

June 18, 2026

The Best Free Kalshi Alternatives in 2026 (No Deposit, No Risk)

Kalshi needs a deposit and ID verification. Here are the best free Kalshi alternatives in 2026, led by Ravioli, a free-to-play prediction market with real prizes.

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The Best Free Polymarket Alternatives in 2026 (No Crypto, No Risk)

June 18, 2026

The Best Free Polymarket Alternatives in 2026 (No Crypto, No Risk)

Polymarket needs a crypto wallet and real money. The best free Polymarket alternatives in 2026, led by Ravioli, a free-to-play market with real prizes.

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Manifold Markets and Real Prizes: How to Play Free and Still Win (2026)

June 18, 2026

Manifold Markets and Real Prizes: How to Play Free and Still Win (2026)

Manifold Markets is free but pays in play money. Here's how to get the same free prediction markets with real prizes, using Ravioli's AI scoring.

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Are Prediction Markets Accurate? What the Evidence Says

May 25, 2026

Are Prediction Markets Accurate? What the Evidence Says

Prediction markets are often more accurate than pundits and polls, but not magic. Here's why they work, when they fail, and how to read them honestly.

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Common Logical Fallacies (and How to Beat Them in a Debate)

May 25, 2026

Common Logical Fallacies (and How to Beat Them in a Debate)

A plain-English field guide to the logical fallacies that sink arguments: what each one looks like, why it's flawed, and how to answer it cleanly.

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How to Make Your First Prediction: A Beginner's Guide

May 25, 2026

How to Make Your First Prediction: A Beginner's Guide

New to prediction markets? Here's a simple, three-step walkthrough to place your first trade with confidence: pick a question, buy a share, watch it move.

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Prediction Markets vs. Polls: Which Predicts Better?

May 25, 2026

Prediction Markets vs. Polls: Which Predicts Better?

Polls measure opinion right now; prediction markets price what will happen. Here's how they differ, where each wins, and why markets often react faster.

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What Are Prediction Markets? A Plain-English Guide

May 24, 2026

What Are Prediction Markets? A Plain-English Guide

A prediction market turns a question about the future into a price you can trade. Here's how they work, explained simply, with no jargon and free to try.

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How Market Odds & Resolution Work

May 23, 2026

How Market Odds & Resolution Work

What do the prices on a prediction market actually mean, and what happens when a market resolves? A clear walk-through of odds, pricing, and winnings.

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Prediction Markets vs. Sports Betting: What's the Difference?

May 22, 2026

Prediction Markets vs. Sports Betting: What's the Difference?

Prediction markets and sportsbooks look similar but work in opposite ways. Here's who sets the price, where the edge goes, and which one rewards being right.

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How to Win an Online Debate (and Earn Bigger Winnings)

May 21, 2026

How to Win an Online Debate (and Earn Bigger Winnings)

Winning an argument online isn't about who talks loudest. Here's the structure, the fallacies to avoid, and how Ravioli's scored debates reward real reasoning.

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How Debates Score the Quality of Your Reasoning

May 20, 2026

How Debates Score the Quality of Your Reasoning

Ravioli is a free-to-play prediction market. Debates add a second layer on top: argue a side and get scored on how well you reasoned, not just what you picked.

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