As of writing, Forkast has officially migrated its platform from Ronin to Arbitrum, Ethereum's leading L2 network. The move is a turning point for the streamer-native prediction market. Forkast's new home on Arbitrum is aimed at bringing faster trades, smoother onboarding, and better liquidity as the platform continues to focus on gaming, sports, crypto, and cultural trends.

Forkast first launched earlier this year on Ronin Network. Now, with the move to Arbitrum, it's shifting gears toward faster, real-time markets and improved tools for users worldwide. If you've used the platform before, you'll notice a few changes that make it quicker to trade and easier to sign in.

Forkast's Switch to Arbitrum Explained

Forkast's blog post on November 12 gave clear reasons for the switch. Speed, lower friction, and access to deeper liquidity pools are the core upgrades. On Arbitrum, block speeds can go as low as 250 milliseconds. This allows Forkast to settle trades and payouts almost instantly using USDC. Real-time execution is essential for a platform focused on fast-changing events like livestreams, esports, crypto price action, and major sports outcomes.

Liquidity also played a big role. Arbitrum now holds more than $20 billion in TVL, making up 38% of the entire layer-2 market. Forkast now has access to that network of DeFi liquidity providers, giving the platform better support for its growing number of users.

Transaction fees are also no longer a concern for traders. Forkast now covers all fees, so users can trade without needing to sign each individual transaction. This removes extra steps and speeds up the entire prediction process. If you've been slowed down by fees or constant prompts before, those steps are now gone.

Upgrades Rolled Out with the Migration

Along with the network move, Forkast has introduced a number of system upgrades meant to make both new and returning users feel the difference. These include new login tools, easier onboarding, and a faster order book engine.

One major change is the use of Magic Wallet. This wallet system makes account setup and login quicker and safer. Instead of signing every transaction or typing in OTPs each time, users now only need to verify their email once. After that, OTP use is reduced and the login process is smoother. If you’re tired of constant prompts, this new system cuts down the friction while keeping things secure.

Deposits have also been simplified. With MoonPay now integrated, users can fund their Forkast wallets using different blockchains. These funds are then automatically converted into Trading Credits inside the Forkast wallet on Arbitrum. This setup is expected to help users in countries where getting stablecoins like USDC can be harder.

To go with the smoother signup, the onboarding system now accepts more payment methods. Users in emerging markets now have access to local options, thanks to MoonPay support. This makes it easier for players in regions with limited crypto access to join in and start trading. If you're new to Web3, you'll now find it simpler to load up your wallet and jump into the action.

On the backend, Forkast's order book engine has seen big upgrades. A new structure for handling load across markets now allows for 3x more off-chain throughput. Onchain matching has also been scaled, with more active wallets handling trades in real time. This helps predictions move faster and respond more directly to what's happening on screen, whether it's a tournament final or a Bitcoin price shift.

How Ronin Users Can Migrate to the New Platform

Those who started their Forkast journey on Ronin can move to the new Arbitrum platform without losing their balances. To do this, they need to follow a few steps. First, they must log into their old account on ronin.forkast.gg and make sure the email on file is verified. This step is key. Without email verification, the accounts cannot be linked.

Next, users should visit forkast.gg and create a new account using the exact same email. This connects the old Ronin account with the new Arbitrum setup. Once that's done, users will see 2 options to move their Prediction Credit (PC) balance. The transfer is free, instant, and secure. Once completed, the full balance will be available for trading on the new platform.

There is one warning: users must use the same verified email from their Ronin account. If they don't, their Trading Credits won't transfer. Also, if a user loses access to that email, Forkast cannot switch the email for them. Several OTP checks are also required to complete the process.

What New Users Can Expect

For people just now joining Forkast, the signup process is simple. Users can go to forkast.gg, enter their email, and complete the one-time password step. After that, they can create their wallet and start trading using Trading Credits. You won't need to sign transactions every time you place a prediction. This helps make the experience feel more like using a normal app than dealing with crypto.

The shift to Arbitrum marks what Forkast is calling Forkast 2.0. With this change, the team says it is ready to grow real-time prediction markets even faster. As CEO Chris Gonsalves explained, "Prediction markets live or die by speed and liquidity. Arbitrum's unmatched performance and thriving DeFi community make it the perfect home for Forkast as we scale markets across livestreaming, gaming, and entertainment—from World Cup matches and streamer performances to next-day Bitcoin price action."

He also pointed to the value of emerging markets, saying, "Forkast is the best prediction market for traders in emerging markets."

Forkast's Journey from Ronin to Arbitrum

Forkast launched earlier this year on the Ronin Network. Back in January, it began offering onchain prediction markets through its own system built by Community Gaming. Players were able to guess the outcomes of real-world events, earn $CGX tokens, and trade on the Katana DEX. It was a new type of web3 experience where users didn't need to deal with wallets, keys, or high gas fees.

Through the Ronin Waypoint login tool, users could sign up using email or social logins like Facebook and Google. No browser extensions were required. The goal was to open up blockchain prediction markets to people who were new to crypto.

Features like daily quests, leaderboard rewards, and loot boxes helped bring in early users. Forkast offered credits and CGX tokens to those who played often, made accurate predictions, or referred friends. The system rewarded insight and effort, not chance.

Gaining Momentum After Launch

By February, Forkast.gg had started to gain traction. It allowed predictions not just for games and esports, but also for crypto trends and token launches. The staking of $CGX for better payouts and special access gave users more ways to earn from their skills.

The platform stood out because it wasn't based on gambling. Instead, users were rewarded for being right. Knowledge and research mattered. This made Forkast different from normal betting apps and more like a game of strategy.

Esports predictions became a big part of the experience. Players could guess match winners, meta shifts, or underdog upsets. The same applied to blockchain games; users could predict what would trend next, which new tokens would rise, or how platforms like Ronin would perform.

What the Move to Arbitrum Means Going Forward

Now with the switch to Arbitrum, Forkast is taking the next step. Its prediction markets are now running on a faster, more liquid chain. Login and signup are smoother. Trades are settled in real time. And the whole process is more accessible for people in both crypto-heavy and underbanked regions.

Forkast's future will still focus on the same areas: gaming, streaming, crypto, and culture. But with better tools now in place, the platform is looking to scale faster and handle bigger events.