Encouraging sports: mobile application pays for walking - Thermometer News

2022-06-28 14:56:33 By : JACK YAO

The application with more than 100 million subscribers is completely free and users can use their virtual currency to redeem products or convert it into cash.The name of this innovative application is Sweatcoin, which uses the GPS system of the mobile device to track the movement and verify the steps taken by the user, rewarding him with virtual coins.The app uses an algorithm that allows determining the speed and constancy of the movement, thus verifying 65% of the total steps of the people.It originated in England by the company SweatCo LTD, looking for an alternative to encourage the community to exercise by rewarding them for the number of steps taken in each case.The virtual currency used is called Sweatcoins (SWC).These are achieved and accumulated every time you walk or run outside the house.For every 1,052 steps you take, you earn 1 SWC.These coins can be exchanged for products, Amazon credits or memberships on different platforms in alliance with Sweatcoin, it can also be converted into cash through PayPal.It should be noted that steps indoors are not counted and there are certain factors such as using a protective case on the mobile phone, walking with children or using the application with a public Wi-Fi network can reduce the total number of steps. , therefore, the accumulation of SWC will be less.Sweatcoin is funded through its partners, who pay for their brand to appear in the store section of the app, where users can purchase or redeem their products or services.The company also presents charity campaigns of an environmental, humanitarian and animal nature every week so that users can collaborate with their coins obtained through the movement.