System and method for etching information belonging to a blockchain into the surface of a transparent material

Abstract

In one embodiment, the system includes a tangible token (123) having a transparent gemstone (204) etched therein with information pertaining to a blockchain (116), the information including at least a private key, a public key, and an address. The system is configured to execute instructions to cause a computing device to read the information and verify, via the network and the address, that the public key and the private key correspond to at least one block on the blockchain (116).

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. Utility Application No. 17 / 725,008, filed April 20, 2022, entitled “System and method for etching information belonging to a blockchain into the inner surface of a transparent material”, which claims priority to U.S. Utility Application No. 17 / 863,122, filed July 12, 2022, entitled “System and method for etching information belonging to a blockchain into the inner surface of a transparent material”, which claims priority to U.S. Utility Application No. 18 / 192,506, filed March 29, 2023, entitled “System and method for internally etching information belonging to a blockchain into the surface of a transparent material”, which applications are incorporated by reference in their entireties for all purposes. [Technical field]

[0002] The present disclosure relates to blockchain. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a system and method for etching information pertaining to a blockchain onto the inner surface of a transparent gemstone. [Background technology]

[0003] A blockchain is a distributed database that maintains an ever-growing list of records called blocks that can be linked together to form a chain. Each block in a blockchain can have a timestamp and a link to the previous block and / or record. These blocks can be protected from tampering and revision. Additionally, a blockchain can have a confidential transaction ledger database that is shared by the parties involved in an established distributed network of computers. A blockchain records the transactions that occur within the network, thereby reducing or eliminating the need for a trusted centralized third party. In some cases, the parties involved in a transaction cannot know the identity of any other parties involved in the transaction, but can exchange information securely. Additionally, a distributed ledger can support a record of consensus with a cryptographic audit trail maintained and authenticated by a set of independent computers. A blockchain can store cryptocurrencies and / or non-fungible tokens. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In one embodiment, the system includes a tangible token and a computing device. The transparent gemstone has information etched therein that belongs to the blockchain. The information includes at least a private key, a public key, and an address. The information is enclosed within a perimeter of the transparent gemstone such that the information does not extend beyond the perimeter. The computing device is configured to execute instructions that cause the device to read the information. The instructions cause the computing device to verify, via a network and an address, that the public key and private key correspond to at least one block on the blockchain. The instructions further cause the computing device to indicate whether the information has been verified.

[0005] In one embodiment, the method includes internally etching machine-readable information belonging to the blockchain within a transparent gemstone. The information includes at least a private key, a public key, and an address of the blockchain. The method uses a sensor on the computing device to read the machine-readable information. The method also verifies, via the network and the address, that the public key and the private key correspond to at least one block on the blockchain. The method also indicates that the information has been authenticated.

[0006] One embodiment relates to a tangible, non-transitory computer readable medium that stores instructions or instructions that, when executed, cause a processing device to etch machine readable information pertaining to a blockchain into a transparent gemstone. The information includes at least a private key, a public key, and an address of the blockchain. The instructions cause the processing device to read the machine readable information using a sensor. The instructions further cause the processing device to authenticate, via a network and the address, that the public key and the private key correspond to at least one block of the blockchain. The instructions also cause the processing device to indicate that the information has been authenticated.

[0007] One embodiment relates to a method of etching information belonging to a blockchain onto a first interior portion of a first transparent gemstone, the information including at least a private key. The method includes aligning the first interior portion of the first transparent gemstone with a second interior portion of a second transparent gemstone. The alignment encapsulates the information within the perimeter of the second interior portion such that the information does not extend beyond the perimeter. The method includes fusing the first transparent gemstone and the second transparent gemstone to create a single, integrated or consolidated transparent gemstone.

[0008] In one embodiment of the method of the present invention, the information comprises a public key and an address of the blockchain.

[0009] In one embodiment of the method of the present invention, the information is machine readable, and a computing device is configured to read the information, and insert a single integrated or unified transparent gemstone into a computing device configured to execute instructions that indicate whether the information is authenticated, via a network and an address, where the public key and private key correspond to at least one block on the blockchain.

[0010] In one embodiment of the method of the present invention, the computing device is configured to read the information using optical character recognition.

[0011] In one embodiment of the method of the present invention, the single aggregate or consolidated transparent gemstone comprises sapphire.

[0012] In one embodiment of the method of the present invention, the single aggregate or consolidated transparent gemstone comprises a 1 inch disk, a 2 inch disk, a 3 inch disk, or a 4 inch disk.

[0013] In one embodiment of the method of the present invention, the information pertains to a non-fungible token stored on a blockchain.

[0014] In one embodiment of the method of the present invention, the information pertains to cryptocurrency stored on a blockchain.

[0015] In one embodiment of the method of the present invention, the information further comprises a graphic design, textual content, an image, a logo, a symbol, a character, or a combination thereof.

[0016] In one embodiment of the method of the present invention, a single integrated or consolidated transparent gemstone can be attached to a jewelry piece.

[0017] In one embodiment of the method of the present invention, the information is machine readable and the single integrated or consolidated transparent gemstone is inserted into a computing device configured to execute instructions such that the computing device reads the information, via a network and uses the information to access a non-fungible token corresponding to the information on the blockchain, and projects an image corresponding to the non-fungible token accessed on the blockchain onto a surface.

[0018] In one embodiment of the method of the present invention, a single integrated or consolidated transparent gemstone can be sealed with an opaque material so that the information is not visible.

[0019] In one embodiment of the method of the present invention, the information corresponds to an indivisible block of the cryptocurrency stored on the blockchain, the indivisible block representing a number of units of the cryptocurrency, and the information further comprises an identifier corresponding to the cryptocurrency.

[0020] In one embodiment of the method of the present invention, the number of units corresponds to a principal value, and further, a processing device is used to generate interest on the principal value and store the interest digital wallet separate from the principal digital wallet that stores information pertaining to the principal value.

[0021] In one embodiment of the method of the present invention, an indivisible block of cryptocurrency on a blockchain is registered to a first owner and ownership of the indivisible block of cryptocurrency on the blockchain is transferred to a second owner using a processing device.

[0022] In one embodiment of the method of the present invention, the size of the private key is greater than 0.1 mm.

[0023] In one embodiment of the method of the present invention, the size of the private key is less than 0.1 mm.

[0024] In one embodiment of the method of the present invention, the information further comprises a bar code, a quick response code, or both.

[0025] One embodiment of the present invention relates to a system having a tangible token with a single aggregate or consolidated transparent gemstone. The single aggregate or consolidated gemstone is created by fusing a first transparent gemstone and a second transparent gemstone, and information belonging to the blockchain is etched on a first interior portion of the first transparent gemstone. The information comprises at least a private key, a public key, and an address. The first interior portion of the first transparent gemstone is aligned with a second interior portion of the second transparent gemstone. The alignment encapsulates the information within the perimeter of the second interior portion such that the information does not extend beyond the perimeter. The system also includes a computing device configured to execute instructions for the computing device to read the information, authenticate via the network and the address that the public key and private key correspond to at least one block on the blockchain, and indicate whether the information is authenticated.

[0026] In one embodiment of the system of the present invention, the computing device is configured to read the information using optical character recognition.

[0027] In one embodiment of the system of the present invention, the single integrated or consolidated transparent gemstone comprises sapphire.

[0028] In one embodiment of the system of the present invention, the single integrated or consolidated transparent gemstone comprises a 1 inch disk, a 2 inch disk, a 3 inch disk, or a 4 inch disk.

[0029] In one embodiment of the inventive system, information pertains to non-fungible tokens stored on the blockchain.

[0030] In one embodiment of the inventive system, the information pertains to cryptocurrency stored on a blockchain.

[0031] In one embodiment of the system of the present invention, the information further comprises graphic designs, textual content, images, logos, symbols, characters, or a combination thereof.

[0032] In one embodiment of the system of the present invention, a single integrated or unitary transparent gemstone is further attached to the jewelry piece.

[0033] In one embodiment of the inventive system, a computing device is configured to execute instructions to read information, access, via a network and using the information, a non-fungible token corresponding to the information on the blockchain, and project onto a surface an image corresponding to the accessed non-fungible token on the blockchain.

[0034] In one embodiment of the system of the present invention, the single integrated or consolidated transparent gemstone is further sealed with an opaque material so that the information is not visible.

[0035] In one embodiment of the system of the present invention, the information corresponds to an indivisible block of the cryptocurrency stored on the blockchain, the indivisible block representing a number of units of the cryptocurrency, and the information further comprises an identifier corresponding to the cryptocurrency.

[0036] In one embodiment of the system of the present invention, the number of units corresponds to a principal value, and a processing device is further used to generate interest on the principal value and store the interest digital wallet separate from the principal digital wallet that stores information pertaining to the principal value.

[0037] In one embodiment of the system of the present invention, an indivisible block of cryptocurrency on a blockchain is registered to a first owner and ownership of the indivisible block of cryptocurrency on the blockchain is transferred to a second owner using a processing device.

[0038] In one embodiment of the system of the present invention, the size of the private key is greater than 0.1 mm.

[0039] In one embodiment of the system of the present invention, the private key has a size of less than 0.1 mm.

[0040] In one embodiment of the system of the present invention, the information further comprises a bar code, a quick response code, or both.

[0041] In one embodiment, the computing device has a memory device having instructions stored thereon and a reading component configured to obtain an image of a tangible token, the tangible token having a single integrated or unified transparent gemstone with information etched into the single integrated or unified transparent gemstone. The computing device includes a processing device communicatively coupled to the memory device and the reading component. The processing device executes the instructions to receive an image of the tangible token from the reading component and analyze the image to obtain information corresponding to the tangible token. The information includes a public key corresponding to a block on the blockchain, a private key corresponding to the block on the blockchain, and an address of the block on the blockchain. The processing device is configured to authenticate, via the network and the address, that the public key and private key correspond to a block on the blockchain, indicate whether the information was authenticated, and project at least a portion of the information onto a surface.

[0042] In one embodiment of the computing device, the computing device is configured to read information using optical character recognition.

[0043] In one embodiment of the computing device, the single integrated or unified transparent gemstone is made of sapphire.

[0044] In one embodiment of the computing device, the single integrated or unified transparent gemstone comprises a 1 inch disk, a 2 inch disk, a 3 inch disk, or a 4 inch disk.

[0045] In one embodiment of the computing device, the information pertains to a non-fungible token stored on a blockchain.

[0046] In one embodiment of the computing device, the information pertains to cryptocurrency stored on a blockchain.

[0047] In one embodiment of the computing device, the information further comprises graphic designs, textual content, images, logos, symbols, characters, or a combination thereof.

[0048] One embodiment of the computing device further comprises attaching a single integrated or unified transparent gemstone to the jewelry piece.

[0049] In one embodiment of the computing device, the processing device is configured to execute instructions to read the information, access, via the network and using the information, a non-fungible token corresponding to the information on the blockchain, and project onto a surface an image corresponding to the accessed non-fungible token on the blockchain.

[0050] In one embodiment of the computing device, the single integrated or consolidated transparent gemstone is further sealed with an opaque material so that the information is not visible.

[0051] In one embodiment of the computing device, the information corresponds to an indivisible block of cryptocurrency stored on the blockchain, the indivisible block representing a number of units of the cryptocurrency, and the information further comprises an identifier corresponding to the cryptocurrency.

[0052] In one embodiment of the computing device, the number of units corresponds to a principal value, and the processing device is further used to generate and store interest on the principal value in an interest digital wallet separate from the principal digital wallet that stores information pertaining to the principal value.

[0053] In one embodiment of the computing device, an indivisible block of cryptocurrency on the blockchain is registered to a first owner and ownership of the indivisible block of cryptocurrency on the blockchain is transferred to a second owner using a processing device.

[0054] In one embodiment of the computing device, the private key has a size greater than 0.1 mm.

[0055] In one embodiment of the computing device, the private key is less than 0.1 mm in size.

[0056] In one embodiment of the computing device, the information further comprises a bar code, a quick response code, or both.

[0057] Other technical features should be apparent to those skilled in the art from the accompanying drawings, the description of this specification, and the description of the claims. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0058] Illustrative embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a system configuration according to some embodiments of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a side view of a tangible token according to some embodiments of the present invention. [Diagram 3]FIG. 3 illustrates a computing device that projects an image retrieved from a non-fungible token based on information read from a tangible token according to some embodiments of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 illustrates a sealed tangible token having corresponding information on a blockchain according to some embodiments of the present invention. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 illustrates an example of a method for producing a single integrated or consolidated transparent gemstone with information etched therein pertaining to a non-fungible token according to some embodiments of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 illustrates an example of a method for producing a single integrated or consolidated transparent gemstone with information pertaining to cryptocurrency etched therein, according to some embodiments of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 illustrates one embodiment of a method for verifying information etched on a tangible token according to some embodiments of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 illustrates one embodiment of a method for projecting information from a non-fungible token that corresponds to a tangible token according to some embodiments of the invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 illustrates an example of a method for generating interest based on a principal value corresponding to an indivisible block of cryptocurrency stored on a blockchain in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 illustrates an exemplary computer system in accordance with multiple embodiments of the present invention. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 illustrates an exemplary cryptocurrency tangible token and an exemplary NFT tangible token.

[0059] Notation and Terminology Various terms are used to refer to specific system components. Although different entities may refer to a component by different names, this specification does not intend to distinguish between components that have different names but the same function. In the following description and claims, the terms "comprising" and "comprising" are used in an open manner and should be interpreted as meaning "including, but not limited to." Additionally, the terms "coupled" and "coupled together" should be interpreted as meaning an indirect or direct connection. That is, if a first device is coupled to a second device, this connection can be interpreted as being through a direct connection or an indirect connection through other devices and other connections.

[0060] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing specific exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. In the following description, the singular terms "a," "an," and "the" include the plural unless otherwise specified. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein should not be construed as necessarily requiring the specific order of execution described and illustrated, unless otherwise specified as the order of execution. It should also be understood that additional or alternative steps may be used.

[0061] Although first, second, third, etc. are used to describe various elements, components, regions, layers, and / or sections, these elements, components, regions, and sections are not limited by these designations. These designations are used only to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or section from another region, layer, or section. Terms such as "first," "second," and other numerical terms, as used herein, do not imply a sequence or order unless otherwise indicated by the context. That is, a first element, first component, first region, first layer, or first section described below can be referred to as a second element, second component, second region, second layer, or second section without departing from the teachings of the exemplary embodiment. When used in reference to a list of items, "at least one of the items" may be used with one or more different items from the listed items, or may require only one item from the list. For example, "at least one of A, B, and C" includes any of the following combinations: A, B, C, A and B, A and C, B and C, and A, B and C. As another example, when used in conjunction with a list of items, "one or more" means that there can be one item, or any suitable number of items greater than or equal to one.

[0062] Furthermore, the various functions described below may be performed or supported by one or more computer programs, each of which may be formed from computer readable program code and embedded in a computer readable medium. The terms "application" and "program" include one or more computer programs, software components, sets of instructions, procedures, functions, objects, classes, instances, associated data, or portions thereof that perform their functions in suitable computer readable program code. The phrase "computer readable code" includes any type of computer code, including source code, object code, and executable code. The phrase "computer readable medium" includes any type of medium that can be accessed by a computer, such as read only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), hard disk drives, compact discs (CDs), digital video discs (DVDs), solid state drives (SSDs), flash memory, or any other type of memory. "Non-transitory" computer readable medium does not include wired, wireless, optical, or other communication links that carry transient electrical or other signals. Non-transitory computer-readable media includes media that can be permanently stored, and media on which data can be stored and later overwritten, such as rewritable optical disks and erasable memory devices.

[0063] Definitions of several other terms and phrases are provided throughout this specification, and one of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that in most, if not most, instances such definitions will apply to future uses as well as current uses of the defined terms and phrases.

[0064] The term "tangible token" refers to a physical object into which information can be etched or otherwise provided, and which is at least partially transparent so that the information can be read.

[0065] The terms "tangible token" and "single aggregate or unitary transparent gemstone" are used interchangeably herein.

[0066] The term "private key" refers to a multi-digit cryptographically large randomly generated number represented as an alphanumeric string. This private key can be used to sign transactions and prove ownership of a blockchain address. A private key can be used to encrypt and decrypt data.

[0067] The term "public key" refers to a cryptographic key that anyone can obtain and use to encrypt messages intended for a particular recipient, and which can only be decrypted by using a second key known only to the recipient, e.g., a second key with the private key.

[0068] The term "digital wallet" can consist of a set of a public address and a private key. Any device can deposit cryptocurrency into the public address, but funds cannot be withdrawn from the address without the corresponding private key.

[0069] "Blockchain" is a term that refers to a distributed database that maintains an ever-growing list of records called blocks that can be interlinked to form a chain.

[0070] "Blockchain system" is a term used to refer to a group of nodes that work together to maintain and configure a blockchain according to a protocol.

[0071] "Node" is a term used to refer to a computing device that participates in, connects to, and interacts with a blockchain.

[0072] "Hash" is the term used to refer to the output of the cryptographic function used to secure information to the blockchain.

[0073] "Consensus algorithm" is a term used to describe the process used to reach approval or agreement on a single data value within a distributed system.

[0074] "Feedback loop" is a term that refers to the interdependence between two parties in a given system.

[0075] "Proof of work" is a term that refers to a cryptographic process that ensures the security and / or uniformity of data.

[0076] "Transparent" or "transparency" refers to the property of a gemstone or raw material that allows at least some information contained therein (etching, laser marking, engraving, etc.) to be visible. In some embodiments, the information is not visible to the naked eye (less than 0.1 mm in size). In some embodiments, the information is visible to the naked eye (greater than 0.1 mm in size).

[0077] "Proof of Record" is a term used to refer to a compression process using a consensus algorithm designed to generate a hierarchical, access-oriented, and tunable blockchain structure for use by the blockchain system described herein.

[0078] "SHA" is a term that stands for Secure Hash Algorithm.

[0079] "SHA-2" is a term used to refer to a set of cryptographic hash functions designed by the United States National Security Agency.

[0080] "SHA256" is a term referring to a member of the SHA-2 cryptographic hash function, which is capable of generating nearly unique 256-bit data signatures.

[0081] The following description relates to various embodiments of the subject matter disclosed herein. One or more of these embodiments are preferred, but the disclosed embodiments should not be construed or used as limiting the scope of the disclosure, including the claims. Moreover, the scope of the following description is broad, and those skilled in the art will understand that the description of any embodiment is intended to be an example of that embodiment only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, including the claims, to that embodiment.

[0082] 1 to 10 described below and the various embodiments used to describe the principles of the disclosure described in this specification are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure in any way.

[0083] A blockchain refers to a distributed ledger that is maintained in a decentralized manner and stored on one or more computing devices. A blockchain provides an accessible immutable record of information. A blockchain can be publicly available. A blockchain can be stored on many computing devices connected over a network in a cloud-based computing system. That is, many computing devices (e.g., nodes) can modify the blockchain (e.g., by appending new blocks), so safety (i.e., security) is an important consideration when implementing a blockchain. Traditionally, to ensure blockchain security, proof-of-work is used to reliably prove that a sufficient amount of processing resources (e.g., time and / or processing resources) was used in the creation of a new block to be added to the blockchain. The Bitcoin implementation of blockchain requires nodes to use their processing resources to generate a nonce value when hashing it with the remainder of the block header, resulting in a hash value with a predetermined number of leading zeros.

[0084] Also, in some blockchain technologies, such as Bitcoin, the blockchain is directly provided to all participating nodes in the blockchain. The size of the blockchain continues to grow because nodes can also add blocks without time (quantity) limitations. There are different types of blockchains, such as permissionless or permissioned blockchains. In a permissionless blockchain, any entity can participate without authentication. In a permissioned blockchain, each entity participating in the blockchain is authenticated and known. An example of a permissioned blockchain is a distributed ledger (Hyperledger). With permission, participating nodes will only see the correct transaction records in the distributed ledger. The programmable logic can be implemented as rules and / or smart contracts that can be implemented in the distributed ledger. In some embodiments, the rules are based on analytics and can specify scenarios when updating the distributed ledger. Using rules based on analytics, each node can be an active participant by updating the distributed ledger at the specified time.

[0085] A smart contract is a term used to refer to a computer protocol with one or more functions that can digitally facilitate, authenticate, and / or assist in transactions related to, associated with, or corresponding to a blockchain. A smart contract may have functions such as authenticating and / or verifying transaction requests made by users, adding content (e.g., non-fungible tokens, cryptocurrencies, etc.) to a distributed ledger, verifying the content of the blockchain, allowing certain authorized users to review the content of the blockchain, and providing incentives for one or more transactions.

[0086] Non-fungible token (NFT) is a term that refers to non-interchangeable units of data stored on a blockchain that can be sold and / or traded. In some embodiments, types of NFT data units may include digital jewelry model designs, photographs, images, videos, and / or audio. NFTs differ from cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, because cryptocurrencies are fungible (interchangeable), while NFTs are non-fungible.

[0087] Cryptocurrency is digital currency or virtual currency that is encrypted using cryptography and stored on the blockchain. Cryptocurrency is a form of network-based digital asset that is distributed across many computers. Cryptocurrency transactions can be managed by smart contracts that control the transfer. Cryptocurrency can be transferred from one digital wallet to another because a private key can be used to sign the transaction. The public key can be used by the receiving digital wallet to verify that the transfer is valid.

[0088] Some items, such as jewelry, can be sold traditionally to customers. Jewelry is unique in that it is one of a kind or has a particular design or is at least one of a limited number of jewelry pieces designed by a particular lapidary. To add value or make a piece of jewelry more valuable, in some embodiments, an NFT can be created that stores a digital design of the jewelry piece in a block on the blockchain. The NFT information can be etched into the gemstone and the gemstone can be provided to the customer who purchased the gemstone piece. The NFT information can include an address where the NFT is located on the blockchain and can include public and private keys that verify ownership and the transaction when the customer purchased the gemstone. In some embodiments, the etching can be invisible to the naked eye (e.g., less than 0.1 mm). However, using a magnifying glass or microscope, for example, a user can read the information that is engraved or etched into the gemstone. In some embodiments, the information etched into the gemstone can be partially or completely hidden by a bezel (e.g., gold) around the outer edge of the gemstone. In some embodiments, the graphics engraved or etched into the rough may be visible while the bezel hides the information. To check all of the blockchain information, the bezel may be scratched or removed to allow for checking all of the blockchain information etched into the rough. This technology allows the rough to be distributed without the blockchain information being accidentally seen. The rough may be sapphire, diamond, emerald, jade, amethyst, pearl, amber, rose quartz, turquoise, moonstone, etc. The rough exhibits structural resilience and will not disintegrate or degrade over thousands of years. That is, the information carried with the rough may also be preserved for thousands of years. As used herein, the rough may be referred to as a tangible token and / or a single, aggregated or integrated transparent rough.

[0089] In some embodiments, one or more wafers (e.g., gemstone wafers, etc.) can be used to create a single integrated or consolidated transparent gemstone. In some embodiments, the sapphire wafer can be formed in a disk shape and can be 1 inch, 2 inches, 3 inches, 4 inches, etc. in size. The first sapphire wafer can have an inner portion and an outer portion, where the inner portion can be laser etched (e.g., by a lithographic process) to incorporate various information such as a private key for a block storing the NFT or cryptocurrency, a public key for a block on the blockchain, an address of the block on the blockchain, an image corresponding to the block on the blockchain, among others.

[0090] The information may be etched, engraved, indented, and / or marked on the inside of the first sapphire wafer. For example, a machine with a laser may be used to etch the information on the inside of the wafer by melting a surface that corresponds to the information on the inside (e.g., melting a private key, a public key, and / or alphanumeric characters of an address). The second sapphire wafer and the first sapphire wafer may be aligned such that the information on the inside of the first sapphire wafer is sealed between the first and second sapphire wafers. That is, the information does not extend beyond the perimeter of the aligned first and second sapphire wafers. The two sapphire wafers may be fused together such that the information is hermetically sealed between them. For example, a flame fusion process may be used to fuse the two sapphire wafers together. In some embodiments, the two sapphire wafers may be fused together by molecular adhesion.

[0091] Either the first or second sapphire wafer, or both, may be transparent so that the information is visible to the naked eye, or by a magnifying device if the information is etched at a size smaller than can be detected by the naked eye. The two wafers may be bonded together by molecular adhesion. The hermetic seal may provide a barrier to moisture and the diffusion of gases or liquid chemicals.

[0092] In some embodiments, the first sapphire wafer may have recesses in the interior that form a pattern of graphical elements and / or alphanumeric characters, and the recesses may be filled with a material. The sapphire wafers may be fused and / or bonded by molecular adhesion to form a monolithic structure with information encapsulated therein. That is, the information etched, engraved, indented and / or marked in a single integrated or consolidated transparent gemstone may be protected from alteration due to the strength properties and durability of the gemstone for thousands of years. To fuse the two wafers, a mechanism may be used to apply heat and pressure so that the interior portions of each wafer fuse together and form an airtight seal. In some embodiments, if the bond is transparent, a bonding technique may be used and the interior surfaces of the wafers may be machined very flat and smooth to optimize contact. In some embodiments, a welding process may be used to fuse the two wafers. In some embodiments, a bonding layer may be provided between the first sapphire wafer and the second sapphire wafer.

[0093] In some embodiments, the melting temperature of some specific wafer materials can be 1,790°C. In some embodiments, a deposition material can be selected to deposit in the recess of the inner side of the first sapphire wafer. Depending on the material, the melting temperature can be about 1,760°C. After the single aggregated or consolidated transparent ore is produced, the transparent ore can have high heat resistance (e.g., fire) cohesion. That is, the single aggregated or consolidated transparent ore is very durable for thousands of years. In some embodiments, the bonding by molecular adhesion can stabilize the optical properties over time, such that the mineral material can be used and the visibility of the information is constant and continuous over time.

[0094] In some embodiments, the tangible token can be inserted into a computing device. The computing device may have a slot in which the tangible token is placed, and / or the computing device may have a reading portion (e.g., a sensor, a camera, etc.) capable of verifying the tangible token and reading the information provided in the tangible token. The computing device may send the information over a network to one or more computing devices storing the blockchain to verify whether the information is valid. In some embodiments, the computing device may have a projection device configured to project data (e.g., an image, etc.) corresponding to the information obtained from the blockchain upon verification of the information, if any. In some embodiments, the tangible token can be sealed in a material that is opaque and prevents the visualization of the information. The material can be cracked, peeled, broken, torn open, etc., to allow the material to be removed from the tangible token to view the information.

[0095] The following description is provided with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 illustrates a system architecture 10 according to some embodiments. The system architecture 10 may include one or more computing devices 102 communicatively coupled to a cloud-based computing system 108. The cloud-based computing system 108 may include one or more servers. Each of the computing devices 102 and / or servers located in the cloud-based computing system 108 may include one or more processing devices, memory devices, and / or network interface devices. The network interface devices enable communication via wireless protocols for short-range data transmission, such as Bluetooth, ZigBee, NFC, etc. Additionally, the network interface devices enable long-range data communication, and in one embodiment, the computing devices 102 and the cloud-based computing system 108 can communicate with a network 112. The network 112 may be a public network (e.g., a network connected to the Internet via wired (Ethernet) or wireless (WiFi)), a private network (e.g., a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN)), or a combination of these.

[0096] The computing device 102 may be any suitable computing device, such as a laptop, tablet, smartphone, or computer. The computing device 102 may include a display capable of presenting a user interface 106. The user interface 106 may be executed according to computer instructions stored in one or more memory devices of the cloud-based computing system 108 and / or the computing device 102 and / or may be executable by one or more memory devices of the cloud-based computing system 108 and / or the computing device 102. The user interface 106 may present various screens to the user. For example, the user interface 106 may present a screen indicating whether information belonging to the non-fungible token and / or cryptocurrency is valid or invalid. The user interface 106 may also present a screen indicating whether the owner of the non-fungible token and / or cryptocurrency has been authenticated, and may present a screen displaying data corresponding to the non-fungible token and / or cryptocurrency. For example, the screen may present a digital model of a jewelry design corresponding to the non-fungible token.

[0097] In some embodiments, the user interface 106 is a stand-alone application implemented and executed on the computing device 102. In some embodiments, the user interface 106 (e.g., a website) executes within another application (e.g., a web browser). The cloud-based computing system 108 and the computing device 102 may also store instructions in one or more memory devices that, when executed by one or more processing devices of the computing device 102, perform any of the processes of the methods described herein.

[0098] In some embodiments, the cloud-based computing system 108 may include one or more servers in a distributed computing architecture, including, for example, rack-mounted servers, router computers, personal computers, portable digital assistants, mobile phones, laptop computers, tablet computers, cameras, video cameras, netbooks, desktop computers, media centers, any other device capable of functioning as a server, or any combination thereof. Each server may include one or more processing devices, memory devices, data storage, and / or network interface cards. The servers may communicate with each other via any suitable communications protocol.

[0099] The cloud-based computing system 108 may include a blockchain 116. Here, the blockchain 116 refers to a distributed ledger that is distributed and controlled by P2P authentication. For example, a consensus protocol may be used to add a block to the blockchain 116, where a threshold (e.g., 75% or more) of nodes on the blockchain agree to add the block to the blockchain 116. Here, a node is a term that refers to a computing device (e.g., a server, etc.) that has an instance of the blockchain 116 stored in a memory and / or executed by a processing device.

[0100] The blockchain 116 may store one or more blocks, each with its own address. Also, not only are there private and public keys corresponding to the block and the user making the transaction using each computing device, but each block may also support smart transactions that control and record transactions as they occur within the blockchain 116. In some embodiments, a block may store multiple NFTs 105. These multiple NFTs 105 may also store images, audio, video, etc. In one embodiment, the multiple NFTs may store digital models of jewelry designs. The blockchain 116 may also store one or more blocks that store cryptocurrency 107. The cryptocurrency may be associated with a number of units and an identifier for the cryptocurrency. Both the multiple NFTs 105 and the cryptocurrency 107 may have metadata corresponding to the owner of the multiple NFTs 105 and the cryptocurrency 107. In some embodiments, information corresponding to the multiple NFTs and / or cryptocurrency 107, if any, may be stored as metadata in each block of the blockchain 116.

[0101] As shown, the tangible token 123 can be produced by fusing two gemstone wafers together to form a single integrated or unified transparent gemstone. The tangible token 123 can have information etched therein, including, but not limited to, at least a private key corresponding to the blockchain 116 and the user, a public key corresponding to the blockchain 116 and the user, a blockchain 116 address, an image, text, or a combination thereof. A blockchain address can comprise a text string that uniquely identifies the source or destination of a transaction. A blockchain 116 address can be generated by a cryptographic process. A blockchain 116 address can function similarly to an email address. The address can point to a specific destination where a block that stores NFTs or cryptocurrencies is located. Thus, the keys (e.g., private and / or public keys) can be used to verify, obtain, authenticate, vouch for, view, and transfer data corresponding to the block located at that address.

[0102] The computing device may include a reading component 104, which may be a sensor and / or a camera. The tangible token 123 may be placed in close proximity or contact with the reading component 104, which processes the information in the tangible token 123. For example, the reading component 104 may be a camera, which may capture or stream an image of the tangible token 123. A processing device of the computing device 102 may receive the image and perform optical character recognition to decipher the information etched in the tangible token 123. The computing device 102 may transmit the information to a cloud-based computing system 108 to obtain data regarding the private key, public key, and / or address of the tangible token 123. If the information is verified as belonging to the owner requesting the data, the data may be retrieved from the blockchain 116 and returned to the computing device 102. In some implementations, a new transaction may be entered into the accessed block.

[0103] Some tangible tokens 123 may comprise a single transparent gemstone. The single transparent gemstone may be produced by etching blockchain-related information onto the surface of the gemstone during the gemstone growth process (e.g., midway through the growth process), and the single transparent gemstone may be grown to a point where the information is contained within the single transparent gemstone such that the information is not physically exposed to elements outside of the outer surface of the single transparent gemstone. The information may be completely enclosed within the outer perimeter of the single transparent gemstone and may include blockchain information.

[0104] FIG. 2 is a side view of a tangible token 123 according to some embodiments disclosed herein. As shown, the first transparent gemstone 204 includes a first inner portion 210, and the second transparent gemstone 202 includes a second inner portion 208. The etching 200 of the first inner portion 210 includes a recess formed, for example, by a laser etching machine. The etching 200 may be filled with any material in some embodiments, and may be a mineral material such as metal or liquid (e.g., paint). In some embodiments, the etching 200 may represent information corresponding to the blockchain 116, such as a private key, a public key, and / or an address. The size of the etching 200 may be invisible to the naked eye (e.g., less than 0.1 mm) in some embodiments. Alternatively, the etching 200 may be large enough to be visible to the naked eye (e.g., greater than 0.1 mm). The first transparent gemstone 204 and the second transparent gemstone 202 may each be sapphire, diamond, or the like. As shown, the etching 200 representing the information is encapsulated within the perimeter of the tangible token 123 such that the information does not extend beyond the perimeter. In this configuration, an airtight seal is created after molecular fusion of the first and second transparent gemstones.

[0105] In some embodiments, the tangible token 123 can be grown in a laboratory from a sapphire or diamond such that no fusion of the two transparent gemstones occurs. In some embodiments, the information is etched during the growth process of the single transparent gemstone (e.g., in the middle of the growth process), and the information is etched into the surface of the partially grown single transparent gemstone. After the information is etched into the surface of the gemstone, the growth process can continue so that the information can be retained in the fully grown single transparent gemstone. The gemstone can include a small slice of gemstone, and the gemstone can be contained in a crucible container. The crucible container chamber can be filled with ingredients (such as a blend of liquid minerals) that promote the gemstone growth, and growth is achieved at a predetermined temperature (e.g., 1,000°C) or a predetermined temperature range (e.g., 1,000°C to 1,500°C). The gemstone can be grown naturally by replicating the conditions in which gemstones grow underground. The container chamber can be pressure sealed, or pressure can be applied to the container chamber. A combination of elements, heat, and pressure can also be applied for a period of time to crystallize and grow a gemstone. To grow diamonds in a laboratory, carbon may be exposed to high temperatures and pressures in a controlled environment for a set amount of time (e.g., 10-12 months).

[0106] During the growth process, conditions (such as pressure and temperature) can be altered to access the grown stones within the chamber and allow information about the NFT and / or cryptocurrency to be laser etched. The partially grown stones can be placed back under growth conditions to grow again, and information can be encapsulated within the outer periphery and / or surface of the fully grown stones.

[0107] FIG. 3 illustrates a computing device that projects an image 300 retrieved from a non-fungible token 105 based on information retrieved from a tangible token 123 according to some embodiments disclosed herein. The computing device 102 can use its reading component 104 to read the information captured in the tangible token 123. The information may include an address in the blockchain 116, a public key corresponding to the blockchain 116, and / or a private key corresponding to the blockchain 116. The computing device 102 can connect to a cloud-based computing system 108 via a network 112 and transmit the information to the cloud-based computing system 108. The cloud-based computing system 108 can receive the information and verify the owner of the NFT 105 corresponding to the private key at the address specified in the information. After the NFT 105 is verified with respect to the owner's private key, the cloud-based computing system 108 can retrieve and retrieve the image 300 from the block corresponding to the NFT 105. The image 300 can be transmitted to the computing device 102 via the network 112. The computing device 102 may use a projector to project an image 300 onto a surface (e.g., a person may be projected onto the surface) as shown. In some implementations, the image 300 may represent a jewelry design for a particular jewelry piece. In some implementations, the computing device 102 may present the image 300 on the user interface 106.

[0108] FIG. 4 illustrates a sealed tangible token 400 with information corresponding to a blockchain according to some embodiments of the present invention. As shown, the sealed tangible token 400 may be covered with an opaque material to obscure information etched into the tangible token 123. The opaque material may be wax, paint, rubber, plastic, etc. The opaque material may be removed by breaking it (e.g., as shown by X402) and / or peeling it away from the underlying tangible token 123. As shown, after removal of the opaque material, the tangible token 123 becomes visible, and this transparency allows the private key (“123456”) to be read either by the naked eye or by a magnifying glass or computing device 102.

[0109] FIG. 5 illustrates a method 500 for manufacturing a single integrated or unified transparent gemstone with internally etched information about a non-fungible token according to some embodiments of the present invention. In block 502, a laser etching machine is used to etch information about a blockchain into a first interior portion of a first transparent gemstone. The laser etching machine and / or laser engraving machine may include a laser, a controller, and a surface. The laser emits a high quality monochromatic beam that allows the controller to trace a pattern incident on the surface. The laser may etch and / or engrave a target substrate material (e.g., sapphire). In some embodiments, a predetermined material is added to the recesses formed by the etching such that the material fills the recesses. The material may be detected and / or read by a reading component of a computing device that performs optical character recognition, computer vision, or the like.

[0110] The information may include at least a private key corresponding to the blockchain, a public key corresponding to the blockchain, and / or an address corresponding to the blockchain. In some embodiments, the information may correspond to a non-fungible token stored on the blockchain. The information may include an image of a digital gemstone design, artwork, logo, any suitable image, graphic design, text content, symbols, characters, or a combination thereof. The information may be machine readable and / or human readable. In some embodiments, the information is etched in a size that is not visible to the naked eye (e.g., less than 0.1 mm) on the inner part of the transparent gemstone. In some embodiments, the information is etched in a size that is readable by the naked human eye (e.g., greater than 0.1 mm). In some embodiments, the gemstone is a sapphire, diamond, or the like.

[0111] At block 504, a first interior portion of a first transparent gemstone may be aligned with a second interior portion of a second transparent gemstone. The first and second transparent gemstones may be wafers. This alignment may allow information to be encapsulated within the perimeter of the first and second interior portions such that the information does not extend beyond the perimeter.

[0112] At block 506, the first and second transparent gemstones may be fused together to form a single integrated or unified transparent gemstone having information etched therein. This fusion creates an airtight seal, preventing the information from being exposed to gases, pressure, etc. In some embodiments, this single integrated or unified transparent gemstone may be worn in a jewelry piece (e.g., a necklace, bracelet, anklet, ring, earring, etc.).

[0113] In some embodiments, when performing the manufacturing method 500, the single aggregated or consolidated transparent gemstones can be sealed with an opaque material so that the information is not visible. Examples of opaque materials include clay, wax, rubber, plastic, paper, etc. The opaque material can be removed, peeled off, cracked, broken, etc., to view the information (etched) in the single aggregated or consolidated transparent gemstones. After removal of the opaque material, the single aggregated or consolidated transparent gemstones can be inspected to identify and determine the information etched in the single aggregated or consolidated transparent gemstones.

[0114] FIG. 6 illustrates an example of a method 600 for manufacturing a single integrated or unified transparent gemstone with cryptocurrency information etched therein, according to some embodiments of the present invention. In block 602, a laser etching machine is used to etch blockchain information into a first interior portion of a first transparent gemstone. The laser etching machine and / or laser engraving machine may include a laser, a controller, and a surface. The laser emits a high quality monochromatic beam that allows the controller to trace a pattern incident on the surface. The laser may etch and / or engrave a target substrate material (e.g., sapphire). In some embodiments, a predetermined material is added to the recesses formed by the etching such that the material fills the recesses. The material may be detected and / or read by a reading component of a computing device that performs optical character recognition, computer vision, and the like.

[0115] The information may include at least a private key corresponding to the blockchain, a public key corresponding to the blockchain, and / or an address corresponding to the blockchain. In some embodiments, the information may correspond to a cryptocurrency stored in the blockchain and / or stored in a digital wallet corresponding to the owner of the cryptocurrency. The information may be machine-readable and / or human-readable. In some embodiments, the etching size of the information is not visible to the naked eye (e.g., less than 0.1 mm) on the inner part of the first transparent rough. In some embodiments, the etching size of the information is readable by the naked human eye (e.g., greater than 0.1 mm). In some embodiments, the rough is a sapphire, a diamond, or the like.

[0116] At block 604, a first interior portion of a first transparent gemstone may be aligned with a second interior portion of a second transparent gemstone. The first and second transparent gemstones may be wafers. This alignment may allow information to be encapsulated within the perimeter of the first and second interior portions such that the information does not extend beyond the perimeter.

[0117] At block 606, the first and second transparent gemstones may be fused together to form a single integrated or unitary transparent gemstone having information etched therein, the fusion forming an airtight seal to prevent exposure of the information to gases, pressure, etc.

[0118] FIG. 7 illustrates one embodiment of a method 700 for verifying information etched on a tangible token according to some embodiments of the present invention. The method 700 may be implemented by processing logic having hardware (circuitry, dedicated logic, etc.), software, or both. The method 700 and / or each of its individual functions, subroutines, or operations may be performed by one or more processors of a computing device implementing the method 700 (e.g., any component of the cloud-based computing system 108 and / or computing device 102 shown in FIG. 1). Additionally, the method 700 may be implemented as computer instructions stored in a memory device and executable by one or more processors. In some embodiments, the method 700 may be performed by a single processing thread, or each of one or more individual functions, routines, subroutines, or operations of the method may be performed by two or more processing threads.

[0119] At block 702, the processing device may read information etched into the single integrated or consolidated transparent gemstone. This information may be machine readable (e.g., bar code, quick response code, binary, alphanumeric, etc.). In some embodiments, the single integrated or consolidated transparent gemstone may be a sapphire, diamond, or other gemstone. In some embodiments, a 1 inch, 2 inch, 3 inch, or 4 inch disk may be used as the single integrated or consolidated transparent gemstone.

[0120] The single, integrated or consolidated transparent gemstone can be inserted into a computing device using a reading device (e.g., a sensor, a camera, etc.) to read the information and process the information using optical character recognition or other suitable techniques via a processing device of the computing device. The information may include a private key corresponding to a block on the blockchain, a public key corresponding to a block on the blockchain, and / or an address of a block on the blockchain. In some embodiments, the information may include text and / or images etched into the single, integrated or consolidated transparent gemstone.

[0121] At block 704, the processing device may validate the public and / or private keys corresponding to at least the block on the blockchain by network and address. If the key(s) are validated, then at block 706 the processing device will indicate that the information has been validated at a user interface of the computing device. If the key(s) are not validated, then the processing device will indicate that the information is not validated and that no further interaction with the block on the blockchain is possible.

[0122] FIG. 8 illustrates one embodiment of a method 800 for projecting information derived from a non-fungible token corresponding to a tangible token according to some embodiments of the present invention. The method 800 may be implemented by processing logic having hardware (circuitry, dedicated logic, etc.), software, or both. The method 800 and / or each of its individual functions, subroutines, or operations may be performed by one or more processors of a computing device of the method 800 (e.g., any component of the cloud-based computing system 108 and / or computing device 102 shown in FIG. 1). Additionally, the method 800 may be implemented as computer instructions stored in a memory device and executable by one or more processors. In some embodiments, the method 800 may be performed by a single processing thread, or each of one or more individual functions, routines, subroutines, or operations of the method may be performed by two or more processing threads.

[0123] In block 802, a processing device can read information etched into the single, aggregated or consolidated transparent gemstone. The information can include a private key corresponding to a block on the blockchain, a public key corresponding to a block on the blockchain, and / or an address of a block on the blockchain. In some embodiments, the information can include text and / or images etched into the single, aggregated or consolidated transparent gemstone.

[0124] In block 804, the processing device can access, via the network and using the information, the non-fungible token corresponding to the information on the blockchain. Any data included in the transaction corresponding to the non-fungible token can be downloaded to a computing device having the processing device. For example, one or more images, text, audio, video, etc. can be downloaded to the computing device. In one embodiment, the data can include a digital model of a jewelry design that is downloaded and can be projected onto a surface (e.g., a wall, floor, screen, etc.). In some embodiments, the image can include a patent design, artwork, drawings, text, any suitable image, etc., that can be downloaded and projected onto a surface and / or displayed on a user interface of the computing device 102.

[0125] FIG. 9 illustrates a method 900 for generating interest on a principal value corresponding to an indivisible block of cryptocurrency stored on a blockchain according to some embodiments of the present invention. The method 900 may be performed by processing logic having hardware (circuitry, dedicated logic, etc.), software, or both. The method 900 and / or each of its individual functions, subroutines, or operations may be performed by one or more processors of a computing device implementing the method 900 (e.g., any component of the cloud-based computing system 108 and / or computing device 102 shown in FIG. 1 ). Additionally, the method 900 may be implemented as computer instructions stored in a memory device and executable by one or more processors. In some embodiments, the method 900 may be performed by a single processing thread, or may be performed by two or more processing threads, each of which performs one or more individual functions, routines, subroutines, or operations of the method.

[0126] In block 902, a processing device can be used to associate information with an indivisible block of cryptocurrency stored on a blockchain. The indivisible block can represent a number of units of the cryptocurrency. Information can be etched and / or engraved within the tangible token. The information can comprise an identifier corresponding to the cryptocurrency. For example, for Bitcoin, the identifier can include information such as a Bitcoin logo etched and / or engraved within the tangible token, or a private key and / or public key for an NFT and / or cryptocurrency and / or address of a block on the blockchain stored on a number of computing devices.

[0127] At block 904, a processing device may generate interest on the principal value of the multiple units of cryptocurrency represented by the indivisible block on the blockchain (e.g., an amount determined based on a percentage of the principal value). The interest may be stored at 906 in an interest digital wallet separate from the principal digital wallet that stores information about the principal value. In some embodiments, the indivisible block of cryptocurrency on the block may be registered to a first owner, and ownership of the indivisible block of cryptocurrency on the blockchain may be transferred by the processing device to a second owner. To effectuate this transfer, a private key may be used, and the first owner may verify that he or she owns the indivisible block on the blockchain. Once verified, a transaction may be added to the indivisible block indicating that ownership has been transferred from the first owner to the second owner, and the transaction may be stored in a ledger of blocks with a timestamp.

[0128] FIG. 10 illustrates an embodiment of a computer system 1000 capable of implementing one or more of the methods described herein. In this embodiment, the computer system 1000 may include one or more components corresponding to one or more of the cloud-based computing systems 108 and / or computing devices 102 of FIG. 1. The computer system 1000 may be connected (e.g., networked) to other computer systems via a LAN, an intranet, an extranet, or the Internet. The computer system 1000 may function in a server capacity in a client-server network environment. The computer system 1000 may be a personal computer (PC), a tablet computer, a laptop, a wearable (e.g., a wristband), a set-top box (STB), a personal digital assistant (PDA), a smartphone, a camera, a video camera, or any other device capable of executing a set of instructions (e.g., sequential or non-sequential instructions) that specify actions to be taken by the device. Additionally, although only a single computer system is illustrated, the term "computer" may be construed to include any collection of computers that individually or collectively execute a set (or sets) of instructions to perform one or more of the methods described herein.

[0129] The computer system 1000 comprises a processing device 1002, a main memory 1004 (e.g., read only memory (ROM), a solid state drive (SSD), flash memory, dynamic random access memory (DRAM) such as synchronous DRAM (SDRAM), (such as a solid state drive (SSD))), static memory 1006, flash memory, static random access memory (such as SRAM), and a data storage device 1008, all of which are interconnected via a bus 1010.

[0130] The processing device 1002 represents one or more general-purpose processing devices, such as a microprocessor or a CPU. Specifically, the processing device 1002 may be a complex instruction set computing (CISC) microprocessor, a reduced instruction set computing (RISC) microprocessor, a very long instruction word (VLIW) microprocessor, or a processor that executes other instruction sets or a processor that executes multiple combined instruction sets. The processing device 1002 may also be one or more application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), digital signal processors (DSPs), network processors, or other processing devices. The processing device 1002 is configured to execute instructions to perform the processes and steps of any of the methods described herein.

[0131] The computer system 1000 may further include a network interface device 1012. The computer system 1000 may also include a video display 1014 (such as a liquid crystal display (LCD)) or cathode ray tube (CRT), one or more input devices 1016 (such as a keyboard and / or mouse), and one or more audio output devices 1018 (such as speakers). In one exemplary embodiment, the video display 1014 and the input device(s) 1016 may be integrated into a single component or device (such as an LCD touch screen).

[0132] The data storage device 1008 may include a computer readable medium 1020 that stores instructions embodying one or more of the methods or functions described herein. Instructions 1022 may also reside, completely or at least partially, within the main memory 1004 and / or within the processing device 1002 during execution by the computer system 1000. The main memory 1004 and the processing device 1002 themselves constitute computer readable media. The instructions 1022 may also be transmitted or received over the network 20 via the network interface device 1012.

[0133] Although the illustrated embodiment shows computer-readable medium 1020 as a single medium, the term "computer-readable medium" should be construed to refer to a single medium or multiple media (such as a centralized or distributed database and / or corresponding caches and servers) that store one or more sets of instruction instructions. The term "computer-readable recording medium" should also be considered to encompass any medium capable of storing, encoding, or carrying a set of instructions for execution by a machine, and for executing one or more of the methods disclosed herein. That is, the term "computer-readable recording medium" should be construed to encompass, but is not limited to, solid-state memory, optical media, and magnetic media.

[0134] FIG. 11 illustrates an exemplary cryptocurrency tangible token 123-1 and an exemplary NFT tangible token 123-2 according to embodiments of the present invention. The cryptocurrency fungible token 123-1 corresponds to the cryptocurrency that the fungible token 123-1 represents. For example, the graphic 1104 includes “5B” to represent 5 BITCOIN that the fungible token 123-1 represents. The graphic 1104 represents a block of 5 BITCOIN that the cryptocurrency fungible token 123-1 represents at a particular address on the blockchain. Additionally, in some embodiments, the cryptocurrency fungible token 123-1 is etched or engraved or lasered with a line 1100 that is invisible to the naked eye. The line 1100 represents a private key corresponding to the cryptocurrency on the blockchain, a public key corresponding to the cryptocurrency on the blockchain, an address corresponding to the cryptocurrency on the blockchain, or other suitable information. In some embodiments, the information represented by the line 1100 may be read using a magnifying glass, a microscope, or similar magnifying device, and thus may be configured to be human readable. Additionally, in some implementations, the information represented by line 1100 may be read by reading component 104 of computing device 102 and may thus be configured as machine readable. Line 1100 may be visualized through the transparent gemstones that form tangible token 123-1, and again may be digitized using a high precision (e.g., 20,000 dots per inch or greater) digital scanner.

[0135] The NFT tangible token 123-2 corresponds to the cryptocurrency that the tangible token 123-2 represents. For example, the graphic 1106 may include "NFT" as a title corresponding to the NFT or a brand of the NFT. Additionally, the graphic 1106 may include a portrait of a car and a user. Any suitable image may be etched onto the tangible token 123-2. In some embodiments, multiple images may be etched onto the tangible token 123-2. In some embodiments, the graphic 1106 is stored on the blockchain with the NFT at a specific address on the blockchain. Additionally, in some embodiments, the cryptocurrency tangible token 123-2 may be etched or engraved or lasered with a line 1102 that is invisible to the naked eye. The line 1102 may represent a private key corresponding to the NFT on the blockchain, a public key corresponding to the NFT on the blockchain, an address corresponding to the NFT on the blockchain, or other suitable information. In some embodiments, the information represented by the line 1102 may be readable using a magnifying glass, microscope, or similar magnifying device, and thus may be configured to be human readable. Additionally, in some implementations, the information represented by lines 1102 may be read by a reading component 104 of computing device 102 and may thus be configured as machine-readable. Lines 1102 may be visualized through transparent gemstones that form tangible token 123-1.

[0136] Various aspects, embodiments, specific examples, or features of the above-described embodiments may be used separately or in any combination. Additionally, the above-described embodiments are modular in nature and may be used with or combined with other embodiments, including both static and dynamic systems. Additionally, the above-described embodiments may be selectively used to identify individual users and to identify multiple weight goals, auto-calibration thresholds, as well as other personalized parameters for each individual user.

[0137] Although the above description has used specific terms for the purpose of illustration in order to fully understand the embodiments, it is believed that detailed descriptions are not necessary to implement the above embodiments, as would be apparent to one skilled in the art. That is, the above description of specific embodiments is for the purpose of illustration and presentation, and is not intended to limit the above embodiments to the exact forms described herein. Moreover, it is apparent to one skilled in the art that numerous variations / modifications are possible from the above teachings.

[0138] The above description is intended to illustrate the principles and various embodiments of the present invention. Various changes and modifications will become apparent to those skilled in the art after the above description is fully understood. All such changes and modifications are to be construed as being encompassed by the respective clauses of the claims.

[0139] Terms:

[0140] Clause 1: Etching information about the blockchain, including at least a private key, into a first inner portion of a first transparent gemstone; aligning a first interior portion of a first transparent gemstone with a second interior portion of a second transparent gemstone, the alignment encapsulating the information within an outer perimeter of the second interior portion such that the information does not extend beyond the outer perimeter; and A method of fusing a first transparent gemstone and a second transparent gemstone to form a single integrated or unitary transparent gemstone.

[0141] Clause 2: The method according to any clause, wherein the information comprises a public key and a blockchain address.

[0142] Clause 3: The method of any clause, wherein the information is machine readable, and the information is inserted into a single integrated transparent gemstone on a computing device configured to execute instructions that enable a computing device to read the information, authenticate the public key and private key corresponding to at least one block on the blockchain via a network and the address, and indicate whether the information is authenticated.

[0143] Clause 4: A method according to any clause, wherein the computing device is configured to read information using optical character recognition.

[0144] Clause 5. The method of any clause, wherein the single mass or consolidated transparent gemstone comprises sapphire.

[0145] Clause 6: The method of any of the clauses, wherein the single aggregate or consolidated transparent gemstone has a 1 inch disk, a 2 inch disk, a 3 inch disk, or a 4 inch disk.

[0146] Clause 7: The method of any clause, wherein the information pertains to a non-fungible token stored on the blockchain.

[0147] Clause 8: The method according to any clause, wherein the information pertains to cryptocurrency stored on the blockchain.

[0148] Clause 9: A method according to any clause, wherein the information further comprises graphic designs, text content, images, logos, symbols, characters, or combinations thereof.

[0149] Clause 10: The method of any of the clauses, further comprising mounting said single cluster or consolidated transparent gemstone in a jewelry piece.

[0150] Clause 11: The method of any of the preceding clauses, wherein the information is machine readable, and wherein the single integrated or consolidated transparent gemstone is inserted into a computing device and configured to execute instructions, the computing device reading the information, via a network and using the information to access a non-fungible token on the blockchain corresponding to the information, and projecting an image onto a surface corresponding to the non-fungible token accessed on the blockchain.

[0151] Clause 12: The method of any preceding clause, further comprising sealing said single mass or united transparent gemstone with an opaque material such that said information is not visible.

[0152] Clause 13: The method of any of the preceding clauses, wherein the information corresponds to an indivisible block of cryptocurrency stored on the blockchain, the indivisible block representing a number of units of cryptocurrency, and the information further comprises an identifier corresponding to the cryptocurrency.

[0153] Clause 14: The method of any of the preceding clauses, wherein the number of units corresponds to a principal value, and further comprising using a processing device to generate and store interest on the principal value in an interest digital wallet separate from a principal digital wallet that stores information pertaining to the principal value.

[0154] Clause 15: The method of any of the preceding clauses, registering an indivisible block of cryptocurrency on the blockchain to a first owner and transferring ownership of the indivisible block of cryptocurrency on the blockchain to a second owner using a processing device.

[0155] Clause 16: The method of any preceding clause, wherein the size of the private key is greater than 0.1 mm.

[0156] Clause 17: The method of any preceding clause, wherein the private key has a size of less than 0.1 mm.

[0157] Clause 18: The method of any preceding clause, wherein the information further comprises a bar code, a quick response code, or both.

[0158] Clause 19: In a system having a single integrated or consolidated transparent gemstone produced by fusing a first transparent gemstone and a second transparent gemstone, Etching information belonging to a blockchain and having at least a private key, a public key, and an address into a first interior portion of a first transparent gemstone; aligning a first interior portion of a first transparent gemstone with a second interior portion of a second transparent gemstone, the alignment encapsulating the information within an outer perimeter of the second interior portion such that the information does not extend beyond the outer perimeter; A system in which a computing device executes instruction instructions to read the information, authenticate the public key and private key corresponding to at least one block on the blockchain via a network and the address, and indicate whether the information is authenticated.

[0159] Clause 20: Any of the above-mentioned systems, wherein the computing device is configured to read the information using optical character recognition.

[0160] Clause 21: The system of any preceding claim, wherein the single integrated or consolidated transparent gemstone comprises sapphire.

[0161] Clause 22: The system of any preceding clause, wherein the single integrated or consolidated transparent gemstone has a 1 inch disk, a 2 inch disk, a 3 inch disk, or a 4 inch disk.

[0162] Clause 23: The system of any of the preceding clauses, wherein the information pertains to a non-fungible token stored on the blockchain.

[0163] Clause 24: The system of any of the preceding clauses, wherein the information pertains to cryptocurrency stored on the blockchain.

[0164] Clause 25: The system of any preceding clause, wherein the information further comprises graphic designs, text content, images, logos, symbols, characters, or combinations thereof.

[0165] Clause 26: The system of any preceding clause, further comprising mounting said single integrated or unitary transparent gemstone in a jewelry piece.

[0166] Clause 27: The system of any of the preceding clauses, wherein the computing device executes the instructions, the computing device reads the information, accesses, via a network and using the information, a non-fungible token corresponding to the information on the blockchain, and projects onto a surface an image corresponding to the non-fungible token accessed on the blockchain.

[0167] Clause 28: The system of any preceding clause, further comprising sealing said single, integrated or consolidated transparent gemstone with an opaque material such that said information is not visible.

[0168] Clause 29: The system of any of the preceding clauses, wherein the information corresponds to an indivisible block of cryptocurrency stored on the blockchain, the indivisible block representing a number of units of the cryptocurrency, and the information further comprises an identifier corresponding to the cryptocurrency.

[0169] Clause 30: The system of any of the preceding clauses, wherein the number of units corresponds to a principal value, and the method further comprises using a processing device to generate interest on the principal value and store an interest digital wallet separate from the principal digital wallet that stores information pertaining to the principal value.

[0170] Clause 31: The system of any of the preceding clauses, registering an indivisible block of cryptocurrency on the blockchain to a first owner and transferring ownership of the indivisible block of cryptocurrency on the blockchain to a second owner using a processing device.

[0171] Clause 32: The system of any preceding clause, wherein the size of the private key is greater than 0.1 mm.

[0172] Clause 33: The system of any preceding clause, wherein the size of the private key is less than 0.1 mm.

[0173] Clause 34: The system of any preceding clause, wherein the information further comprises a bar code, a quick response code, or both.

[0174] Clause 35: A memory device for storing instructions; a reading component configured to obtain an image of the tangible token having a single integrated, transparent gemstone with information etched therein; and a processing device communicatively coupled to the memory device and the reading component for executing instructions; receiving an image of the tangible token from the reading component; Analyzing the image to obtain information relating to the tangible token, the information including a public key associated with a block on the blockchain, a private key associated with the block on the blockchain, and an address of the block on the blockchain; Through the network and this address, authenticate the public and private keys associated with the blocks on the blockchain; Indicates whether this information was authenticated, and a processing device for projecting at least a portion of said information onto a surface; 1. A computing device having:

[0175] Clause 36: A computing device of any preceding clause, wherein the computing device is configured to read the information using optical character recognition.

[0176] Clause 37: The computing device of any preceding clause, wherein the single integrated or consolidated transparent gemstone comprises sapphire.

[0177] Clause 38: The computing device of any preceding clause, wherein the single integrated or consolidated transparent gem has a 1 inch disk, a 2 inch disk, a 3 inch disk, or a 4 inch disk.

[0178] Clause 39: A computing device according to any preceding clause, wherein the information pertains to a non-fungible token stored on the blockchain.

[0179] Clause 40: A computing device according to any preceding clause, wherein the information pertains to cryptocurrency stored on the blockchain.

[0180] Clause 41: A computing device according to any preceding clause, wherein the information further comprises graphic designs, textual content, images, logos, symbols, characters, or combinations thereof.

[0181] Clause 42: The computing device of any preceding clause, further comprising: attaching the single integrated or consolidated transparent gemstone to a jewelry piece.

[0182] Clause 43: The processing device reads the information; accessing, via the network and using the information, non-fungible tokens corresponding to the information on the blockchain; and 20. A computing device of any preceding clause configured to project, on a surface, an image corresponding to the non-fungible token accessed on the blockchain.

[0183] Clause 44: The computing device of any preceding clause further comprising sealing the single integrated or consolidated transparent gemstone with an opaque material such that the information is not visible.

[0184] Clause 45: A computing device of any of the preceding clauses, wherein the information corresponds to an indivisible block of cryptocurrency stored on the blockchain, the indivisible block representing a number of units of the cryptocurrency, and the information further comprises an identifier corresponding to the cryptocurrency.

[0185] Clause 46: A computing device of any preceding clause, wherein the number of units corresponds to a principal value, and the method further comprises using a processing device to generate interest on the principal value and store an interest digital wallet separate from the principal digital wallet that stores information pertaining to the principal value.

[0186] Clause 47: A computing device according to any of the preceding clauses that registers an indivisible block of cryptocurrency on the blockchain to a first owner and, using a processing device, transfers ownership of the indivisible block of cryptocurrency on the blockchain to a second owner.

[0187] Clause 48: A computing device according to any preceding clause, wherein the size of the private key is greater than 0.1 mm.

[0188] Clause 49: A computing device of any preceding clause, wherein the private key is less than 0.1 mm in size.

[0189] Clause 50: The computing device of any preceding clause, wherein the information further comprises a bar code, a quick response code, or both.

[0190] Clause 51: The method of any preceding clause, wherein said information is at least partially opaque by providing a bezel on said single integrated or consolidated transparent gemstone.

[0191] Clause 52: A system according to any preceding clause, comprising: The tangible token has a single transparent gemstone, Producing the single transparent rough by etching information belonging to the blockchain on the surface of the rough during the growth process of the rough; and growing the single transparent gemstone so that it is contained within the single transparent gemstone such that it is not physically exposed to elements outside of an outer surface of the single transparent gemstone; The information includes at least a private key, a public key, and an address; and A system in which a computing device executes instructions to read the information, authenticate the public key and private key corresponding to at least one block on the blockchain via a network and the address, and indicate whether the information is authenticated.

[0192] Clause 53: A tangible token having a transparent gemstone, the transparent gemstone having information etched therein, the information having at least a private key, a public key, and an address, the information being encapsulated within the periphery of the transparent gemstone such that the information does not extend beyond the periphery of the transparent gemstone; and a computing device configured to execute instructions to read the information by the computing device, authenticate via a network and the address that the public key and the private key are associated with at least one block on the blockchain, and indicate whether the information is authenticated; A system having

[0193] Clause 54: The system of any preceding clause, wherein the computing device reads the information using optical character recognition.

[0194] Clause 55: The system of any of the preceding clauses, wherein the transparent gemstone has an internal etching created by etching a visual representation of information pertaining to the blockchain with a laser such that the information is encapsulated within the transparent gemstone and the internal etching is not physically exposed to elements outside the outer surface of the transparent gemstone.

[0195] Clause 56: The system of any preceding clause, wherein the transparent gemstone has an internal etching and graphic image created by etching with a laser a visual representation of information pertaining to the blockchain.

[0196] Clause 57: The system of any preceding clause, wherein the transparent gemstone comprises a precious stone.

[0197] Clause 58: The system of any preceding clause, wherein the transparent gemstone comprises sapphire.

[0198] Clause 59: The system of any of the preceding clauses, wherein the information pertains to a non-fungible token stored on the blockchain.

[0199] Clause 60: The system of any of the preceding clauses, wherein the information pertains to cryptocurrency transaction instructions stored on the blockchain.

[0200] Clause 61: The system of any preceding clause, wherein the information further comprises graphic designs, text content, images, logos, symbols, characters, or any combination thereof.

[0201] Clause 62: The system of any of the preceding clauses, wherein the information relates to a block of cryptocurrency stored on the blockchain, the block of cryptocurrency representing a number of units of the cryptocurrency, and the information further comprises an identifier corresponding to the cryptocurrency.

[0202] Clause 63: Etching in the transparent gemstone machine-readable information that belongs to the blockchain and has at least the private key, the public key and the address of the blockchain; reading the machine-readable information using a sensor in a computing device; authenticating the public key and the private key associated with at least one of the addresses on the blockchain through a network; and A method to indicate that this information has been authenticated.

[0203] Clause 64: The system of any preceding clause, wherein the computing device reads the information using optical character recognition.

[0204] Clause 65: The method of any of the preceding clauses, wherein the information pertains to a non-fungible token stored on the blockchain.

[0205] Clause 66: The method of any of the preceding clauses, wherein the information pertains to cryptocurrency transaction instructions stored on the blockchain.

[0206] Clause 67: The method of any preceding clause, wherein the information further comprises graphic designs, textual content, images, logos, symbols, text, or any combination thereof.

[0207] Clause 68: The method of any preceding clause, further comprising mounting the transparent gemstone in a jewelry piece.

[0208] Clause 69. The method of any preceding clause, further comprising projecting, onto a surface, an image associated with a non-fungible token to be accessed on the blockchain.

[0209] Clause 70. The method of any preceding clause, further comprising sealing the transparent gemstone in an opaque material such that the information is not visible.

[0210] Clause 71: The method of any of the preceding clauses, wherein the information relates to a block of cryptocurrency stored on the blockchain, the block of cryptocurrency representing a number of units of the cryptocurrency, and the information further comprises an identifier corresponding to the cryptocurrency.

[0211] Clause 72: The method of any of the preceding clauses, wherein the number of units corresponds to a transaction amount, and further comprising: generating a transaction based on the transaction amount using a processing device; and storing the results of the transaction in a digital wallet.

[0212] Clause 73: The method of any of the preceding clauses, registering the transparent gemstone to a first owner on the blockchain and further transferring ownership of the transparent gemstone on the blockchain to a second owner using a processing device.

[0213] Clause 74: A tangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that, when executed by a processor, Etching machine-readable information into the transparent gemstone that belongs to the blockchain and has at least a private key, a public key, and an address of the blockchain; reading the machine readable information using a sensor; authenticating, via a network and via the address, that the public key and the private key are associated with at least one block on the blockchain; and indicating that the information has been authenticated. The computer readable medium.

[0214] Clause 75: A non-transitory computer-readable medium of any preceding clause, wherein the instructions cause the processing device to read the information using optical character recognition.

[0215] Clause 76: A non-transitory computer-readable medium according to any preceding clause, wherein the information pertains to non-fungible tokens stored on the blockchain.

[0216] Clause 77: A non-transitory computer-readable medium of any preceding clause, wherein the information pertains to cryptocurrency transaction instructions stored on the blockchain.

[0217] Clause 78: A non-transitory computer readable medium of any of the preceding clauses, wherein the information further has graphic designs, textual content, images, logos, symbols, characters, or combinations thereof.

[0218] Clause 79: A non-transitory computer-readable medium of any of the preceding clauses, the instructions causing the processing device to project onto a surface an image corresponding to a non-fungible token accessed on the blockchain.

[0219] Clause 80: A non-transitory computer-readable medium of any of the preceding clauses, wherein the information corresponds to a block of cryptocurrency stored on the blockchain, the block of cryptocurrency representing a number of units of the cryptocurrency, and the information further comprises an identifier corresponding to the cryptocurrency.

[0220] Clause 81: A non-transitory computer-readable medium of any of the preceding clauses, wherein the number of units corresponds to a transaction amount, and further comprising: generating a transaction based on the transaction amount using a processing device; and storing a result of the transaction in a digital wallet.

[0221] Clause 82: A non-transitory computer-readable medium of any of the preceding clauses for registering the transparent rough to a first owner on the blockchain and further transferring ownership of the transparent rough on the blockchain to a second owner by the instruction. [Explanation of symbols]

[0222] 10 System Architecture 20 Network 102 Computing Devices 104 Reading Components 105 NFTs, Non-Fungible Tokens 106 User Interface 107 Cryptocurrency 108 Cloud Computing Systems 112 Network 116 Blockchain 123 Tangible Tokens 200 Etching section 202 The second transparent gemstone 204 The first transparent gemstone 208 Second inner part 210 1st inner part 300 Images 400 Tangible Seal Tokens 500, 600 Manufacturing method 52, 504, 506, 602, 604, 606, 702, 704, 706, 802, 804, 902, 904 blocks 700, 800, 900 methods 906 Interest Digital Wallet 1000 Computer Systems 1002 Processing Device 1004 Main memory 1006 Static Memory 1008 Data storage device 1010 Bus 1012 Network Interface Device 1014 Video Display 1016 Input Devices 1018 Audio output device 1020 Computer-readable media 1022 Instructions 1104, 1106 Graphics 1100, 1102 lines 123-1 Tangible cryptocurrency tokens, cryptocurrency fungible tokens 123-2 NFT Tangible Tokens

Claims

1. A tangible token that belongs to a blockchain and has a transparent gemstone with information etched therein that has at least a private key, a public key, and an address; and a computing device configured to execute instructions to read the information by the computing device and authenticate, via a network and the address, that the public key and the private key are associated with at least one block on the blockchain; A system comprising:

2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computing device reads the information using optical character recognition.

3. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the transparent gemstone has an internal etching created by etching a visual representation of information pertaining to the blockchain with a laser such that the information is encapsulated within the transparent gemstone and the internal etching is not physically exposed to elements outside of an outer surface of the transparent gemstone.

4. 10. The system of claim 1, wherein the transparent gemstone has an internal etching and a graphic image created by etching with a laser a visual representation of information pertaining to the blockchain.

5. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the information is enclosed within a perimeter of the transparent gemstone such that the information does not extend beyond the perimeter, and the computing device executes the instructions to indicate whether the information is authenticated.

6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the transparent gemstone comprises a diamond.

7. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the information pertains to non-fungible tokens stored on the blockchain.

8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the information pertains to cryptocurrency transaction instructions stored on the blockchain.

9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the information further comprises graphic designs, textual content, images, logos, symbols, characters, or combinations thereof.

10. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the information relates to a block of cryptocurrency stored on the blockchain, the block of cryptocurrency representing a number of units of the cryptocurrency, and the information further comprises an identifier corresponding to the cryptocurrency.

11. Etching machine-readable information in the transparent gemstone, the machine-readable information belonging to the blockchain and having at least a private key, a public key, and an address of the blockchain; reading the machine-readable information using a sensor in a computing device; and authenticating that the public key and the private key are associated with at least one of the addresses on the blockchain by the network and the address. A method comprising:

12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the computing device is configured to read the information using optical character recognition and to indicate that the information is authenticated.

13. 12. The method of claim 11, wherein the information pertains to non-fungible tokens stored on the blockchain.

14. 12. The method of claim 11, wherein the information pertains to cryptocurrency transaction instructions stored on the blockchain.

15. The method of claim 11 , wherein the information further comprises graphic designs, textual content, images, logos, symbols, characters, or combinations thereof.

16. 12. The method of claim 11, further comprising mounting said transparent gemstone in a jewelry piece.

17. 12. The method of claim 11, further comprising projecting an image onto a surface associated with a non-fungible token accessed on the blockchain.

18. 12. The method of claim 11, further comprising sealing the transparent gemstone in an opaque material such that the information is not visible.

19. 12. The method of claim 11, wherein the information relates to a block of cryptocurrency stored on the blockchain, the block of cryptocurrency representing a number of units of the cryptocurrency, and the information further comprises an identifier associated with the cryptocurrency.

20. A tangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that, when executed by a processor, Etching machine-readable information into the transparent gemstone that belongs to the blockchain and has at least a private key, a public key, and an address of the blockchain; reading the machine readable information using a sensor; Authenticating, via a network and the address, that the public key and the private key are associated with at least one block on the blockchain. The computer-readable medium.

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