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Wallets' explorations across non-fungible token collections.

Authors :
Jo, Seonbin
Jung, Woo-Sung
Kim, Hyunuk
Source :
Scientific Reports. 11/16/2024, Vol. 14 Issue 1, p1-10. 10p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which are immutable and transferable tokens on blockchain networks, have been used to certify the ownership of digital images often grouped in collections. Depending on individual interests, wallets explore and purchase NFTs in one or more image collections. Among many potential factors of shaping purchase trajectories, this paper specifically examines how visual similarities between collections affect wallets' explorations. Our model characterizes each wallet's explorations with a Lévy flight and shows that wallets tend to favor collections having similar visual features to their previous purchases while their behaviors vary widely. The model also predicts the extent to which the next collection is close to the most recent collection of purchases with respect to visual features. These results are expected to enhance and support recommendation systems for the NFT market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20452322
Volume :
14
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Scientific Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
180935870
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-78379-2