Scavenger Hunt: Utilization of Blockchain and IoT for a Location-Based Game

Manzoor, Ahsan; Samarin, Max; Mason, David; Ylianttila, Mika

doi:10.1109/access.2020.3037182

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“…However, the detection time of beacons is one of the most important performance metrics for the specific mobile game, since if a beacon takes too long to sense a player’s smartphone and send the appropriate tasks, then the player might be confused and think that they are not in the appropriate location. However, authors in [ 31 ] have calculated that the average delay is

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“…In this paper, we consider the third real life pilot of SOFIE that utilizes blockchains and IoT technologies in location-based and context-aware mobile gaming. Manzoor et al [ 31 ] describe in detail this location-based mobile game. They present an architecture for such games and then they describe a specific game which they have designed and implemented, investigating the latency and the throughput aspects of the system.…”

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“…It utilizes IoT beacons or specific Wi-Fi access points or localization, which includes “challenges” and exploits DLTs. A comprehensive description of the mobile game and its architecture is presented in [ 31 ]. In a nutshell, the players have to solve riddles using clues to reveal target locations.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Furthermore, since this action is independent of the blockchains, our emulation environment does not consider IoT-related actions, thus we do not have produced results about this specific KPI. However, in [ 31 ], there is an exhaustive evaluation about the beacon performance for this specific mobile game. Authors calculated that the average delay is 5.8 s.…”

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confidence: 99%

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We explore the adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLTs), such as blockchains, in mobile gaming, focusing on ecosystem expansion and diversification, customer attraction and retention, exploitation of context sensitive and personalized advertisements, and improved monetization of in-game assets. We evaluate the cost and transaction delay of DLTs in a location-based mobile game ecosystem using two types of blockchains (permissioned and permissionless or public), based on defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Our evaluation shows the advantages of using both types of blockchains as well as interledger technologies that combine them. Permissioned blockchains enable high performance, e.g., in terms of throughput and delay, and low cost, while permissionless (public) blockchains, through their transparency, immutability, and openness, support trust and facilitate interactions among unrelated parties. Finally, we show that the combination of IoT devices and DLTs in mobile gaming offers new business opportunities and enables innovative business models for both traditional mobile gaming companies and other participants in the ecosystem, e.g., game players, cafes, malls, and similar establishments, advertising companies, and independent programmers.

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Beacons and Blockchains in the Mobile Gaming Ecosystem: A Feasibility Analysis

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“…In the IoT realm, projects such as the SOFIE Framework [1] provide the technical tools for building such a DLT-based federation, though questions about how much DLTs can help foster and increase the resiliency of the resulting federations have remained unexplored. DLTs are becoming common as the basis for connecting IoT infrastructure [8], [9]. Therefore, it is important to study the effect that DLTs actually have in such arrangements.…”

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Navigating the metaverse: A technical review of emerging virtual worlds

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2024

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The metaverse, a burgeoning virtual reality realm, has garnered substantial attention owing to its multifaceted applications. Rapid advancements and widespread acceptance of metaverse technologies have birthed a dynamic and intricate digital landscape. As various platforms, virtual worlds, and social networks within the metaverse increase, there is a growing imperative for a comprehensive analysis of its implications across societal, technological, and business dimensions. Notably, existing review studies have, for the past decade, primarily overlooked a metaverse‐based multidomain approach. A meticulous examination encompassing 207 research studies delves into the technological innovation of the metaverse, elucidating its future trajectory and ethical imperatives. Additionally, the article introduces the term “MetaWarria” to conceptualize potential conflicts arising from metaverse dynamics. The study discerns that healthcare (45%) and education (22%) are pivotal sectors steering metaverse developments, while the entertainment sector (9%) reshapes the corporate landscape. Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a 9% role in enhancing the metaverse's marketing and user experience. Security, privacy, and policy concerns (11%) are addressed due to escalating threats, yielding practical solutions. The analysis underscores the metaverse's profound influence (57%) on the digital realm, a phenomenon accelerated by the COVID‐19 pandemic. The article culminates in contemplating the metaverse's role in future warfare and national security, introducing “MetaWarria” as a conceptual framework for such discussions.This article is categorized under: Application Areas > Health Care Application Areas > Science and Technology Fundamental Concepts of Data and Knowledge > Human Centricity and User Interaction

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Scavenger Hunt: Utilization of Blockchain and IoT for a Location-Based Game

Cited by 26 publications

References 13 publications

Beacons and Blockchains in the Mobile Gaming Ecosystem: A Feasibility Analysis

Beacons and Blockchains in the Mobile Gaming Ecosystem: A Feasibility Analysis

Improving IoT Federation Resiliency With Distributed Ledger Technology

Navigating the metaverse: A technical review of emerging virtual worlds

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