game theory
noun
: the analysis of a situation involving conflicting interests (as in business or military strategy) in terms of gains and losses among opposing players
game theorist
noun
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For an industry rooted in the dry, analytical domains of cryptography and game theory, crypto has an uncanny ability to draw exceptional storytelling talent.
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Christian Catalini, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Yet the game theory aspect of Bitcoin is running - one that promises outsize rewards for early adopters along with a heavy dose of risk - bringing politicians and political candidates to support Bitcoin.
—Roger Huang, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Rather, the game theory predicts extending the current overindebted credit model by adding more unproductive debt while stacking bitcoin.
—Ansel Lindner, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
And game theory makes clear that, even for the most selfish players, incentives for cooperation improve when the game is repeated and players can credibly threaten quick and effective punishment for cheating.
—Thomas J. Bollyky, Foreign Affairs, 27 July 2020
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Christian Catalini, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Yet the game theory aspect of Bitcoin is running - one that promises outsize rewards for early adopters along with a heavy dose of risk - bringing politicians and political candidates to support Bitcoin.
—Roger Huang, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Rather, the game theory predicts extending the current overindebted credit model by adding more unproductive debt while stacking bitcoin.
—Ansel Lindner, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
And game theory makes clear that, even for the most selfish players, incentives for cooperation improve when the game is repeated and players can credibly threaten quick and effective punishment for cheating.
—Thomas J. Bollyky, Foreign Affairs, 27 July 2020
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“Game theory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game%20theory. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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