New vaping devices reward users with cryptocurrency

Researchers warn that linking financial incentives to vaping creates a hazardous mix, as new products increasingly blend technology with reward systems. The concern stems from observations that some vaping devices now incorporate features that compensate users with cryptocurrency and other benefits based on their vaping habits.

These smarter devices are described as potentially more addictive, with incentives tied directly to vaping behavior. Researchers say the combination of payment rewards and vaping may heighten the risk of addiction, noting that the new devices reward vaping with cryptocurrency and other incentives.