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The current cryptocurrencies promise all sorts of security and fidelity and the proponents of those systems don't appear to be aware of just how compromised ALL of the hardware and software is. Without solving that, you don't even have a place to start. For this reason, I totally ignore cryptocurrencies.
Implementing a robust distributed system isn't all that hard. Then how is it that there are no whitepapers coming out of academia about it? All of the experts (and I have researched this) believe it is impossible. Uh....cabal much? They're simply destroying anyone's career that touches on that subject and funding the hell out of anyone who publishes anything saying it is a "holy grail".
They do the same thing with fusion reactors (which exist) and electromagnetic propulsion systems (which exist.) They change the education of these disciplines in order to obfuscate the understanding such that those educated to be experts will miss the details necessary to do this.
Tesla's work is a great example of this. They say Wardencliffe was about transmitting wireless energy. What was it really about? I know, but I'm not going to slide the board (or get gagged with an NSL.) These techniques of misinformation are incredibly powerful and have been in place for well over 100 years.
Back to the direct point - yes, if you incentivize participation, you solve the entire 'business' of the network. Have the price paid for resources fluctuate based on need. If there's more need, it is more profitable to provide those resources. If you use a lot, hey, just pay for it and everyone wins. No business necessary - no bills - no access charges, etc.
Regarding "badge" - badges, tokens, shiny 'rewards' that online systems like games give the player when they accomplish some goal. They're stupid. Let's teach people that those things are worthless and other things are valuable. Like, for example, LEARNING SHIT AND BEING PRODUCTIVE.