CoinDesk Podcast Network Charles Hoskinson and Ding X on Predict.Fun, Privacy and Building in Public
Feb 18, 2026
Ding X, founder of Predict.Fun and former anonymous PancakeSwap creator, talks about stepping into public leadership after years pseudonymous. He explains why NFTs shifted toward builders, how meme coins redirected capital, and how Predict.Fun turns prediction wagers into yield-bearing NFT positions. They also touch on privacy, selective disclosure, and the future sustainability of on-chain prediction markets.
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From Pseudonym To Public Burnout
- Ding X found public life exhausting after building pseudonymously for years and attending many conferences in a few months.
- He preferred building quietly but enjoyed meeting people in person despite the trade-offs.
NFTs Matureed, Not Collapsed
- Ding X argues NFTs didn't fail but matured as COVID-driven identity needs faded and real-world interactions resumed.
- He sees the space shifting from pure speculation to builder-driven, sustainable projects and artists still thriving.
Meme Coins Diverted Speculation
- Meme coin mania pulled speculative attention and capital away from NFTs because both attract the same speculative flows.
- Ding X notes many NFT participants migrated to meme coins chasing quick speculation returns.