"The marketing stunt has been launched by Polymarket, a company that has made a name for itself by letting people bet on real-life occurrences, like celebrity news and political events. The Polymarket grocery is scheduled to open on February 12, with passersby able to walk in and pick up groceries without shelling out cash. The idea is that a fully-stocked market won't require any purchase from New Yorkers to access groceries inside the store."
"The company's libertarian-minded ethos frames the store as equal parts theory and charitable act, leaving regular citizens wondering whether this is an inspiring move or a potentially dangerous advertising stunt. While a cryptocurrency firm injecting itself into a broader conversation about food insecurity might feel unsettling to some, Polymarket coupled the launch of the store with a campaign to support Food Bank for NYC, not only donating 1 million to the organization but asking others to consider supporting the work."
Polymarket, a cryptocurrency betting platform, plans a free grocery in New York City scheduled to open February 12, allowing passersby to take groceries without payment. The project is presented as a marketing stunt and a community investment tied to a $1 million contribution to Food Bank for NYC and a request for additional support. The initiative reflects a libertarian-minded framing that blends theory and charity, prompting skepticism on social media about motives and authenticity. Polymarket-provided photos appear to show a stocked store. A GoFundMe page states $1 can provide up to three meals for food-insecure families.
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