[p0ckets]

As long as gaming the system means solving a real problem, that would be a good thing right?

[danappelxx]

Not if you want the currency to replace traditional currencies in the future.

[naravara]

Presumably that wouldn't be a goal for such things. You could just as easily call them "coolness points" and use them as badges of distinction. That alone could motivate participation. God knows it works for Reddit.

[ribosometronome]

https://stats.foldingathome.org/teams

Folding@Home already has team stats with points.