A novel approach to solve a mining work centralization problem in blockchain technologies. Issue 1 (3rd April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kano, Yuki; Nakajima, Tatsuo
• Is Part Of: International journal of pervasive computing and communications. Volume 14:Issue 1(2018)
• Page Start: 15
• Page End: 32
• Publication Date: 2018-04-03
• Subjects: Gamification -- Blockchain technology -- Cryptocurrency -- Human crowd's power -- Mining work centralization -- Psychological factors; Ubiquitous computing -- Periodicals; Mobile computing -- Periodicals; Computer network protocols -- Periodicals; Computer network architectures -- Periodicals; Application software -- Development -- Periodicals; 004.6
• DOI: 10.1108/IJPCC-D-18-00005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1742-7371

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: This paper aims to solve a mining work centralization problem using a gamification-based approach. Design/methodology/approach: The authors have developed a simple blockchain application that incorporates a gamification concept into the mining work. Then, they asked some participants in an experiment to use the application for a week and gathered some insights from the responses on questionnaires. Findings: The results show that the gamification-based approach distributed mining work among many participants by increasing their motivation to participate mining work. Originality/value: The gamification-based approach solves a mining work centralization problem and opens a new direction for future blockchain technologies.