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Networks of Ethereum Non-Fungible Tokens: A graph-based analysis of the ERC-721 ecosystem

Casale-Brunet, S.
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Ribeca, P.
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Doyle, P.
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January 1, 2021
2021 Ieee International Conference On Blockchain (Blockchain 2021)
4th IEEE International Conference on Blockchain (Blockchain)

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as a decentralized proof of ownership represent one of the main reasons why Ethereum is a disruptive technology. This paper presents the first systematic study of the interactions occurring in a number of NFT ecosystems. We illustrate how to retrieve transaction data available on the blockchain and structure it as a graph-based model. Thanks to this methodology, we are able to study for the first time the topological structure of NFT networks and show that their properties (degree distribution and others) are similar to those of interaction graphs in social networks. Time-dependent analysis metrics, useful to characterize market influencers and interactions between different wallets, are also introduced. Based on those, we identify across a number of NFT networks the widespread presence of both investors accumulating NFTs and individuals who make large profits.

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Type
conference paper
DOI
10.1109/BLOCKCHAIN53845.2021.00033
Web of Science ID

WOS:000779214600022

Author(s)
Casale-Brunet, S.
Ribeca, P.
Doyle, P.
Mattavelli, M.  
Date Issued

2021-01-01

Publisher

IEEE

Publisher place

New York

Published in
2021 Ieee International Conference On Blockchain (Blockchain 2021)
ISBN of the book

978-1-6654-1760-0

Start page

188

End page

195

Subjects

nft

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graph

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blockchain

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ethereum

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erc721

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market analysis

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4th IEEE International Conference on Blockchain (Blockchain)

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Dec 06-08, 2021

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April 25, 2022
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