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By exploring the impact of blockchain technology within cross-platform gaming, this study confronts pivotal hurdles including asset ownership, player identity, and the interoperability within virtual economies. Through a blend of theoretical scrutiny and practical insights, the research illuminates blockchain’s capacity to authenticate digital asset ownership, forge unified player profiles, and streamline interactions across various gaming platforms. Further, notwithstanding the solutions, the effective amalgamations of blockchain hinges on concerted efforts from game developers, platform operators, and additional key players. It emphasizes the criticality of norms, scalability, and user acceptance. Thus, this study advocates for a comprehensive approach to unlock blockchain’s vast capabilities in enhancing cross-platform gaming experiences.
Note: The work reported in this manuscript was carried out when one of the authors (Rashmi P. Sarode), was working in the University of Aizu, Japan with the other two authors of this paper.
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Sarode, R.P., Watanobe, Y., Bhalla, S. (2024). From Silos to Unity: Seamless Cross-Platform Gaming by Leveraging Blockchain Technology. In: Sachdeva, S., Watanobe, Y. (eds) Big Data Analytics in Astronomy, Science, and Engineering. BDA 2023. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 14516. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-58502-9_15
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