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  220.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-538704673091.mit-edu.top/post/5387619402">Dynamic Cyber Threat Detection in Competitive Mobile Game Networks</a></h2>
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  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-538704673091.mit-edu.top/post/7860432195">Energy-Aware AI Models for Mobile Game Applications</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">This paper explores the integration of virtual goods and cryptocurrencies within mobile games, analyzing how these digital assets are reshaping in-game economies and influencing real-world economic practices. The study examines how players engage with virtual currencies and goods, exploring their role in enhancing player agency, fostering virtual economies, and enabling new forms of monetization. The research also explores the potential for blockchain technology to facilitate secure, decentralized in-game transactions, providing insights into the future of digital currencies within the gaming industry and the broader global economy.</p>
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  254.                                    <strong>Patricia Brown</strong>
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