On Using Agent-based Modeling and Simulation for Studying Blockchain Systems

TL;DR

There is a need for a simulation framework to make rapid prototyping of industrial cases and to carry out their feasibility analysis in a realistic manner by simulating complex experiments involving large numbers of participants of different types acting in one or several blockchain systems.

Abstract

There is a need for a simulation framework, which is develop as a software using modern engineering approaches (e.g., modularity --i.e., model reuse--, testing, continuous development and continuous integration, automated management of builds, dependencies and documentation) and agile principles, (1) to make rapid prototyping of industrial cases and (2) to carry out their feasibility analysis in a realistic manner (i.e., to test hypothesis by simulating complex experiments involving large numbers of participants of different types acting in one or several blockchain systems).