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Game Theory For Cryptocurrency

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To understand how game theory works within the sphere of Cryptocurrency we need to get through the basics first. To know more about game theory and how it’s used in cryptoeconomics keep reading on. Let’s first get a feel for Game theory . It is essentially the study of logical decision making made by players within the clear parameters of a classification (game, scenario, etc). It uses mathematical models and can be applied to economics, psychology, logic, computer science, distributed systems, and more. Game theory can be seen as a microcosm of human behaviour under set conditions wherein certain inducement structures and mechanisms can lead to predictable and honest behaviour by players. In a archetypal game theory scenario, there are 3 primary components: Players, Strategies, Outcomes. Players are the users that make decisions. Strategies are the manoeuvres that players make while simultaneously taking into account possible strategies of other players. The conclusi...