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

Area of Science:

• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Business Management

Background:

• Mobile gaming ecosystems are expanding, creating opportunities for integrating new technologies.
• Internet of Things (IoT) devices and Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLTs) offer potential for innovation.
• Current monetization and customer engagement strategies in mobile gaming can be improved.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the adoption of IoT and DLTs in mobile gaming.
• To evaluate the performance and cost-effectiveness of different blockchain types in a mobile gaming context.
• To identify new business opportunities and models enabled by these integrated technologies.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of Internet of Things (IoT) and Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLTs) adoption in mobile gaming.
• Evaluation of permissioned and permissionless blockchains in a location-based mobile game ecosystem.
• Assessment of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including cost and transaction delay.

Main Results:

• Both permissioned and permissionless blockchains offer distinct advantages for mobile gaming.
• Permissioned blockchains provide high performance (throughput, low delay) and cost efficiency.
• Permissionless blockchains ensure transparency, immutability, and trust among diverse participants.

Conclusions:

• Combining IoT devices and DLTs unlocks significant new business opportunities in mobile gaming.
• Innovative business models can be created for game developers, players, and related businesses.
• Interledger technologies can effectively combine different blockchain types for enhanced functionality.