Node-Dependence-Based Dynamic Incentive Algorithm in Opportunistic Networks

Table 2

Payoff matrix for one-stage gaming.

Strategy	: C	: D
: C	= − , = −	= −, =
: D	= , = −	= 0, = 0

is the cost for helping a node to relay a packet, including resources consumptions and so forth; the benefit one node obtains because of opponent’s cooperation is represented by .