Reputation Systems for Self-Organized Networks.

The article offers information on how reputation systems can help organized networks in the society. It is mentioned that wireless networks such as Fourth Generation (4G) and Internet-based peer-to-peer networks depend on cooperation of nodes, reputation systems help nodes decide with whom to cooperate and which nodes to void. Reputation systems have been applied in various discipline such as economics, computer science and social science. Details concerning the features and fundamental questions common to reputation system is presented, followed by discussion on its importance in everyday life.