Improving driving behavior: a blockchain-based gamification system

In an era of increased vehicles usage, traffic accidents caused by improper driving behavior have also risen. Therefore, there is a growing need to improve road safety by promoting a correct driving style and counteracting accidents with innovative strategies. This paper presents the implementation of a decentralized system, based on blockchain, that utilizes gamification principles to incentivize safe driving. The proposed solution aims to reduce the number of traffic accidents, through gamification, and could serve as a tool for insurance companies to create customized insurance policies based on users’ driving behavior. The system leverages on a reward mechanism that incentivizes the most careful drivers with tokens, creating a virtuous circle that benefits all people, drivers and non-drivers alike. The article proposes a working prototype platform and describes its implementation details, demonstrating its potential to incentivize a prudent driving style and contributing to a future where good driving is the norm, rather than the exception.