What's great about using Bitcoin for game-theory experiments, is that it allows for anonymity. Often, it is extremely important for scientific experiments to be anonymous in order to make sure that any decision taken by the participants cannot have any adverse consequences for them outside the experiment (i.e. by damaging their reputation). That's why we believe that Bitcoin is the ideal currency to reward participants in such experiments, at least when conducted online.
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