Support and Scandals in GameFi dApps: A Network Analysis of The Sandbox Transactions
Fernando Spadea, Oshani Seneviratne

TL;DR
This study conducts a network analysis of The Sandbox GameFi dApp, revealing insights into stakeholder influence, network resilience, and the impact of external events on its digital economy.
Contribution
It introduces a novel application of the bow-tie model to analyze transaction networks in GameFi, highlighting stakeholder roles and resilience patterns.
Findings
Whales significantly influence network trends.
External support has limited long-term effects.
The network shows resilience to major incidents.
Abstract
We explore the burgeoning field of GameFi through a detailed network analysis of The Sandbox, a prominent decentralized application (dApp) in this domain. Utilizing the bow-tie model, we map out transaction data within The Sandbox, providing a novel perspective on its operational dynamics. Our study investigates the varying impacts of external support, uncovering a surprising absence of enduring effects on network activity. We also investigate the network's response to several notable incidents, including the Ronin Hack and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission's hearing on cryptocurrencies, revealing a generally resilient structure with limited long-term disturbances. A critical aspect of our analysis focuses on the "whales," or major stakeholders in The Sandbox, where we uncover their pivotal role in influencing network trends, noting a significant shift in their…
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TopicsDigital Games and Media · Multimedia Communication and Technology · Peer-to-Peer Network Technologies
