loyaltyprogramms.hashnode.devNext-Generation Loyalty Infrastructure: Blockchain-Enabled Transparency and Immediate Reward Accrual by 2026Global loyalty programs continue to grow at an annual rate exceeding twelve percent according to Deloitte’s 2024 market review. With more than 1.8 billion consumers expected to engage in digital reward ecosystems every month by 2026, companies increa...Dec 22, 2025·10 min read
loyaltyprogramms.hashnode.devAPI for awarding bonuses: integration with website, application, and CRMBusiness case: why a bonus API matters for P&L Research on loyalty programs shows that well-designed schemes can boost revenue from participating customers by roughly 15–25% per year, mainly by lifting purchase frequency and basket size. At the same ...Dec 15, 2025·17 min read
loyaltyprogramms.hashnode.devGame Mechanics at Work: How Gamification Lifts ProductivityA twelve-week simulated rollout that combined points with visible goals increased the output index from 105.0 to 112.3 compared with a control arm, which is a net uplift of about seven percent by Week 12. The shape and magnitude of this effect are co...Dec 8, 2025·12 min read
loyaltyprogramms.hashnode.devOpen-Source Points Programs: Clarity, Control, and Better Unit EconomicsThe core question for a bonus or points program is whether the incremental behavior it produces exceeds the total cost it imposes. In practical terms, a program that grants five percent of the order value in points can raise contribution per customer...Dec 2, 2025·16 min read
loyaltyprogramms.hashnode.devBlockchain Accruals in Loyalty Programs: Speed and ClarityA conventional loyalty program posts points through batch processes after settlement and reconciliation. In practice, this introduces a material delay between the customer action and the recorded accrual. A simple log-normal model calibrated to typic...Nov 29, 2025·15 min read
