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Truthful Bidding

Definition

Truthful Bidding refers to a bidding strategy where participants submit bids that accurately reflect their true valuation of an item. In auction theory and mechanism design, particularly relevant to blockchain-based auctions or resource allocation, a truthful bidding mechanism incentivizes bidders to reveal their true preferences. This design principle aims to optimize resource allocation and prevent strategic manipulation of the bidding process. It fosters fairness and efficiency by aligning individual incentives with collective welfare.