Systems and methods for providing secure access to digital assets

Abstract

One embodiment relates to a system for providing secure access to a digital asset eligible for promotional redemption by a user, comprising a computing device configured to divide the digital asset into multiple parts and encrypt each of the multiple parts using an asset key so that they can be stored on a distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system, wherein the computing device is configured to create a manifest document based on the division of the digital asset and the storage of the parts on the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system, and thus the digital asset can be securely reconstructed by a user operating a client computing system, provided that the access key, the manifest document, and the promotional code provided by the user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This group of systems, methods, and configurations generally relates to techniques for securely managing and distributing various types of digital rights, such as rights to text digital assets like books, rights to graphic or artistic visual digital works like photos or paintings, rights to audio-based digital works like music or audio book recordings, and / or rights to audio-visual digital works like stage performances, movies, or recordings of television media. More specifically, embodiments herein relate to various configurations of distributed peer-to-peer file sharing systems for digital rights management, such as blockchain-based persistent file sharing systems.

Background Art

[0002] The calculation and use of digital rights are becoming ubiquitous in modern life. For personal, social, and / or professional reasons, a typical person has relatively immediate access to various types of computing systems, including, but are not limited to, smartphones, tablet computers, laptop computers, desktop computers, terminals, or access points to other computers; wearable computing systems such as smartwatches; and voice-based computing systems such as those available from Amazon (RTM) under the trademark name Alexa (RTM). Such systems can be used to access and utilize certain digital rights. For example, millions of people consume audio digital rights through services such as Apple Music (RTM) or Spotify (RTM) using smartphone-based players. Similarly, millions of people consume audio-video digital rights through services such as Netflix (RTM) or Hulu (RTM) using tablet computers or laptops, and / or text digital assets such as ebooks (i.e., “e-books”) using handheld digital readers such as Kindle (RTM). As the world continues to accelerate the adoption of digital rights, there is a continuing need for the evolution of systems to facilitate efficient, secure, low-latency management, storage, and distribution systems for such digital rights. Presented herein are various configurations to address this challenge by leveraging various aspects of cryptographic and decentralized peer-to-peer file-sharing systems, such as those that are persistent, immutable, and robust, and may be blockchain-based. [Overview of the project] [Means for solving the problem]

[0003] One embodiment relates to a system for providing secure access to a digital asset eligible for promotional redemption by a user, comprising a computing device configured to divide the digital asset into multiple parts and encrypt each of the multiple parts using an asset key so that they can be stored on a distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system, wherein the computing device is configured to create a manifest document based on the division of the digital asset and the storage of the parts on the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system, and thus the digital asset can be securely reconstructed by a user operating a client computing system, provided that the access key, the manifest document, and the promotional code provided by the user. The computing device may be configured to divide the digital asset into multiple parts based on a predetermined part size. The computing device may be configured to automatically divide the digital asset into multiple parts. The digital asset may be a text digital asset. The computing device may be configured to divide the digital asset into multiple parts based on chapters within the text digital asset created by the author of the text digital asset. The digital asset may be an artistic visual digital asset. The artistic visual digital asset may be selected from the group consisting of photographs, paintings, drawings, and composite images. The digital asset may be an audio digital asset. The audio digital asset may be selected from a group consisting of parts of music recordings, parts of voice recordings, parts of synthesized audio recordings, parts of soundtracks designed to accompany video, and parts of live audio recordings. The digital asset may be an audio-video digital asset. The audio-video asset may be selected from a group consisting of parts of film recordings, parts of television recordings, and parts of synthesized audiovisual presentations. The asset key may comprise a bit string configured to be unique to the encryption code.The asset key may consist of a string configured to be unique to the encryption code. The asset key may be created using an existing algorithm. The decentralized peer-to-peer file sharing system may consist of multiple file sharing subsystems that are not located in the same place. The decentralized peer-to-peer file sharing system may consist of multiple file sharing subsystems configured to be immutable. The decentralized peer-to-peer file sharing system may consist of a blockchain-based persistent file sharing system. The manifest document may consist of metadata about the content of the encrypted portion. The manifest document may be encrypted. The promotional code may be provided by the user through the use of an existing cryptocurrency wallet. The promotional code may be provided by the user through the creation of a new cryptocurrency wallet in a non-custodial manner. The promotional code may be provided by the user without providing direct stored access to the raw, unencrypted seed phrase associated with the promotional code. The promotional code may be provided by the user in an encrypted form that can only be decrypted by a PIN number known to the user. The PIN number may be configured to decrypt a seed phrase associated with a promotional code, enabling the new cryptocurrency wallet to be used by the user. The PIN number may be configured to be presented transiently to decrypt the seed phrase without storing the PIN number in any memory other than temporary main computing memory.

[0004] Another embodiment relates to a system for accessing a digital asset eligible for promotional redemption by a user, comprising: a user-operable client computing system; and a distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system operably coupled to the client computing system and configured to facilitate the construction and use of the digital asset, which has undergone a sequence of division into parts, encryption of each part using an asset key, storage of the parts on a peer-to-peer file sharing system after encryption, and creation of a manifest document based on the division, encryption, and storage, wherein the digital asset can be securely reconstructed by the client computing system for use by the user in response to the presentation of the asset key, the manifest document, and a promotional code provided by the user. The client computing system may comprise a personal computing device, which may be selected from a group consisting of smartphones, personal computers, tablets, media readers, and smartwatches. The client computing system may be operably coupled to the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system using a network connection, which may be a wired or wireless network connection. The computing device may be configured to divide the digital asset into multiple parts based on a predetermined part size. The computing device may be configured to automatically divide the digital asset into multiple parts. Digital assets may be text digital assets. Computing devices may be configured to divide digital assets into multiple parts based on chapters within the text digital asset created by the author of the text digital asset. Digital assets may also be artistic visual digital assets. Artistic visual digital assets may be selected from a group consisting of photographs, paintings, drawings, and composite images. Digital assets may also be audio digital assets.Audio digital assets may be selected from a group consisting of portions of music recordings, portions of voice recordings, portions of synthesized audio recordings, portions of soundtracks designed to accompany video, and portions of live audio recordings. Digital assets may also be audio-video digital assets. Audio-video assets may be selected from a group consisting of portions of film recordings, portions of television recordings, and portions of synthesized audiovisual presentations. Asset keys may comprise a bit string configured to be unique to a unique encryption code. Asset keys may comprise a string configured to be unique to a unique encryption code. Asset keys may be created using existing algorithms. A decentralized peer-to-peer file sharing system may comprise multiple file sharing subsystems that are not located in the same place. A decentralized peer-to-peer file sharing system may comprise multiple file sharing subsystems configured to be immutable. A decentralized peer-to-peer file sharing system may comprise a blockchain-based persistent file sharing system. A manifest document may comprise metadata about the content of the encrypted portion. A manifest document may comprise an encrypted document. Promotional codes may comprise a user provided through the use of an existing cryptocurrency wallet. A promotional code may be provided by the user through the creation of a new cryptocurrency wallet in a non-custodial manner. The promotional code may be provided by the user without providing direct stored access to the raw, unencrypted seed phrase associated with the promotional code. The promotional code may be provided by the user in an encrypted form that can only be decrypted by a PIN number known to the user. The PIN number may be configured to decrypt the seed phrase associated with the promotional code and enable the new cryptocurrency wallet to be used by the user. The PIN number may be configured to be presented transiently to decrypt the seed phrase without involving the storage of the PIN number in memory other than temporary main computing memory.

[0005] Another embodiment relates to a system for providing secure access to a digital asset eligible for promotional redemption by a user, comprising a distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system configured to facilitate the construction and use of a digital asset that has undergone a sequence of divisions into parts, encryption of each part using an asset key, storage of the parts on a peer-to-peer file sharing system after encryption, and creation of a manifest document based on the division, encryption, and storage, wherein the digital asset can be securely reconstructed by the client computing system operated by the user in response to the presentation of the asset key, the manifest document, and a promotional code provided by the user. The client computing system may comprise a personal computing device, which may be selected from a group consisting of smartphones, personal computers, tablets, media readers, and smartwatches. The client computing system may be configured to be operably coupled to the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system using a network connection, which may be a wired or wireless network connection. The computing device may be configured to divide the digital asset into multiple parts based on a predetermined part size. The computing device may be configured to automatically divide the digital asset into multiple parts. The digital asset may be a text digital asset. A computing device may be configured to divide a digital asset into multiple parts based on chapters within the text digital asset created by the author of the text digital asset. The digital asset may be an artistic visual digital asset. The artistic visual digital asset may be selected from a group consisting of photographs, paintings, drawings, and composite images. The digital asset may also be an audio digital asset.Audio digital assets may be selected from a group consisting of portions of music recordings, portions of voice recordings, portions of synthesized audio recordings, portions of soundtracks designed to accompany video, and portions of live audio recordings. Digital assets may also be audio-video digital assets. Audio-video assets may be selected from a group consisting of portions of film recordings, portions of television recordings, and portions of synthesized audiovisual presentations. Keys may comprise a bit string configured to be unique to a specific encryption code. Asset keys may comprise a string configured to be unique to a specific encryption code. Asset keys may be created using existing algorithms. A decentralized peer-to-peer file-sharing system may comprise multiple file-sharing subsystems that are not located in the same place. A decentralized peer-to-peer file-sharing system may comprise multiple file-sharing subsystems configured to be immutable. A decentralized peer-to-peer file-sharing system may comprise a blockchain-based persistent file-sharing system. Manifest documents may be configured to include metadata about the content of the encrypted portions. Manifest documents may be encrypted. Promotional codes may be provided by users through the use of existing cryptocurrency wallets. A promotional code may be provided by the user through the creation of a new cryptocurrency wallet in a non-custodial manner. The promotional code may be provided by the user without providing direct stored access to the raw, unencrypted seed phrase associated with the promotional code. The promotional code may be provided by the user in an encrypted form that can only be decrypted by a PIN number known to the user. The PIN number may be configured to decrypt the seed phrase associated with the promotional code and enable the new cryptocurrency wallet to be used by the user. The PIN number may be configured to be presented transiently to decrypt the seed phrase without involving the storage of the PIN number in memory other than temporary main computing memory.

[0006] Another embodiment relates to a system for providing secure access to digital assets eligible for promotional redemption by a user, comprising a computing device configured to encrypt the digital assets using an asset key and store the encrypted digital assets on a distributed peer-to-peer file-sharing system, thereby allowing the digital assets to be securely reconstructed by a user operating a client computing system, provided the access key and the promotional code provided by the user. The computing device may further be configured to create an encrypted version of the asset key and store the encrypted asset key on the distributed peer-to-peer file-sharing system. The encrypted version of the asset key may be created using a publication key. The digital assets may be text digital assets. Text digital assets may be electronic copies of printed publications. The digital assets may be artistic visual digital assets. Artistic visual digital assets may be selected from the group consisting of photographs, images of paintings, images of drawings, and composite images. The digital assets may be audio digital assets. Audio digital assets may be selected from a group consisting of parts of music recordings, parts of voice recordings, parts of synthesized audio recordings, parts of soundtracks designed to accompany video, and parts of live audio recordings. Digital assets may also be audio-video digital assets. Audio-video assets may be selected from a group consisting of parts of film recordings, parts of television recordings, and parts of synthesized audiovisual presentations. Asset keys may comprise a bit string configured to be unique to a specific encryption code. Asset keys may comprise a string configured to be unique to a specific encryption code. Asset keys may be created using existing algorithms. A distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system comprises multiple file sharing subsystems that are not located in the same location.A decentralized peer-to-peer file-sharing system may comprise multiple file-sharing subsystems configured to be immutable. A decentralized peer-to-peer file-sharing system may comprise a blockchain-based persistent file-sharing system. A promotional code may be provided by a user through the use of an existing cryptocurrency wallet. A promotional code may be provided by a user through the creation of a new cryptocurrency wallet in a non-custodial manner. A promotional code may be provided by a user without providing direct stored access to the raw, unencrypted seed phrase associated with the promotional code. A promotional code may be provided by a user in an encrypted form that can only be decrypted by a PIN number known to the user. The PIN number may be configured to decrypt the seed phrase associated with the promotional code and enable the new cryptocurrency wallet to be used by the user. The PIN number may be configured to be presented transiently to decrypt the seed phrase without involving the storage of the PIN number in memory other than temporary main computing memory.

[0007] Another embodiment relates to a method for providing secure access to a digital asset eligible for promotional redemption by a user, comprising providing a computing device configured to divide the digital asset into multiple parts and encrypt each of the multiple parts using an asset key so that they can be stored on a distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system, wherein the computing device is configured to create a manifest document based on the division of the digital asset and the storage of the parts on the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system, and thus the digital asset can be securely reconstructed by a user operating a client computing system, provided that the access key, the manifest document, and the promotional code provided by the user. The computing device may be configured to divide the digital asset into multiple parts based on a predetermined part size. The computing device may be configured to automatically divide the digital asset into multiple parts. The digital asset may be a text digital asset. The computing device may be configured to divide the digital asset into multiple parts based on chapters within the text digital asset created by the author of the text digital asset. The digital asset may be an artistic visual digital asset. The artistic visual digital asset may be selected from the group consisting of photographs, paintings, drawings, and composite images. The digital asset may be an audio digital asset. The audio digital asset may be selected from a group consisting of parts of music recordings, parts of voice recordings, parts of synthesized audio recordings, parts of soundtracks designed to accompany video, and parts of live audio recordings. The digital asset may be an audio-video digital asset. The audio-video asset may be selected from a group consisting of parts of film recordings, parts of television recordings, and parts of synthesized audiovisual presentations. The asset key may comprise a bit string configured to be unique to the encryption code.The asset key may consist of a string configured to be unique to the encryption code. The asset key may be created using an existing algorithm. The decentralized peer-to-peer file sharing system may consist of multiple file sharing subsystems that are not located in the same place. The decentralized peer-to-peer file sharing system may consist of multiple file sharing subsystems configured to be immutable. The decentralized peer-to-peer file sharing system may consist of a blockchain-based persistent file sharing system. The manifest document may consist of metadata about the content of the encrypted portion. The manifest document may be encrypted. The promotional code may be provided by the user through the use of an existing cryptocurrency wallet. The promotional code may be provided by the user through the creation of a new cryptocurrency wallet in a non-custodial manner. The promotional code may be provided by the user without providing direct stored access to the raw, unencrypted seed phrase associated with the promotional code. The promotional code may be provided by the user in an encrypted form that can only be decrypted by a PIN number known to the user. The PIN number may be configured to decrypt a seed phrase associated with a promotional code, enabling the new cryptocurrency wallet to be used by the user. The PIN number may be configured to be presented transiently to decrypt the seed phrase without storing the PIN number in any memory other than temporary main computing memory.

[0008] Another embodiment relates to a method for accessing a digital asset eligible for promotional redemption by a user, comprising: providing a user-operable client computing system; and providing a distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system operably coupled to the client computing system and configured to facilitate the construction and use of the digital asset, which has undergone a sequence of divisions into parts; encryption of each part using an asset key; storage of the parts on a peer-to-peer file sharing system after encryption; and creation of a manifest document based on the division, encryption, and storage, wherein the digital asset can be securely reconstructed by the client computing system for use by the user in response to the presentation of the asset key, the manifest document, and a promotional code provided by the user. The client computing system may comprise a personal computing device. The personal computing device may be selected from a group consisting of smartphones, personal computers, tablets, media readers, and smartwatches. The client computing system may be operably coupled to the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system using a network connection. The network connection may be a wired or wireless network connection. The computing device may be configured to divide the digital asset into multiple parts based on a predetermined part size. The computing device may be configured to automatically divide the digital asset into multiple parts. Digital assets may be text digital assets. Computing devices may be configured to divide digital assets into multiple parts based on chapters within the text digital asset created by the author of the text digital asset. Digital assets may also be artistic visual digital assets. Artistic visual digital assets may be selected from a group consisting of photographs, paintings, drawings, and composite images. Digital assets may also be audio digital assets.Audio digital assets may be selected from a group consisting of portions of music recordings, portions of voice recordings, portions of synthesized audio recordings, portions of soundtracks designed to accompany video, and portions of live audio recordings. Digital assets may also be audio-video digital assets. Audio-video assets may be selected from a group consisting of portions of film recordings, portions of television recordings, and portions of synthesized audiovisual presentations. Asset keys may comprise a bit string configured to be unique to a unique encryption code. Asset keys may comprise a string configured to be unique to a unique encryption code. Asset keys may be created using existing algorithms. A decentralized peer-to-peer file sharing system may comprise multiple file sharing subsystems that are not located in the same place. A decentralized peer-to-peer file sharing system may comprise multiple file sharing subsystems configured to be immutable. A decentralized peer-to-peer file sharing system may comprise a blockchain-based persistent file sharing system. A manifest document may comprise metadata about the content of the encrypted portion. A manifest document may comprise an encrypted document. Promotional codes may comprise a user provided through the use of an existing cryptocurrency wallet. A promotional code may be provided by the user through the creation of a new cryptocurrency wallet in a non-custodial manner. The promotional code may be provided by the user without providing direct stored access to the raw, unencrypted seed phrase associated with the promotional code. The promotional code may be provided by the user in an encrypted form that can only be decrypted by a PIN number known to the user. The PIN number may be configured to decrypt the seed phrase associated with the promotional code and enable the new cryptocurrency wallet to be used by the user. The PIN number may be configured to be presented transiently to decrypt the seed phrase without involving the storage of the PIN number in memory other than temporary main computing memory.

[0009] Another embodiment relates to a method for providing secure access to a digital asset eligible for promotional redemption by a user, comprising providing a distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system configured to facilitate the construction and use of a digital asset that has undergone a sequence of divisions into parts, encryption of each part using an asset key, storage of the parts on a peer-to-peer file sharing system after encryption, and creation of a manifest document based on the division, encryption, and storage, wherein the digital asset can be securely reconstructed by the client computing system operated by the user in response to the presentation of the asset key, the manifest document, and a promotional code provided by the user. The client computing system may comprise a personal computing device, which may be selected from a group consisting of smartphones, personal computers, tablets, media readers, and smartwatches. The client computing system may be configured to be operably coupled to the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system using a network connection, which may be a wired or wireless network connection. The computing device may be configured to divide the digital asset into multiple parts based on predetermined part sizes. The computing device may be configured to automatically divide the digital asset into multiple parts. Digital assets may be text digital assets. Computing devices may be configured to divide digital assets into multiple parts based on chapters within the text digital asset created by the author of the text digital asset. Digital assets may also be artistic visual digital assets. Artistic visual digital assets may be selected from a group consisting of photographs, paintings, drawings, and composite images. Digital assets may also be audio digital assets.Audio digital assets may be selected from a group consisting of portions of music recordings, portions of voice recordings, portions of synthesized audio recordings, portions of soundtracks designed to accompany video, and portions of live audio recordings. Digital assets may also be audio-video digital assets. Audio-video assets may be selected from a group consisting of portions of film recordings, portions of television recordings, and portions of synthesized audiovisual presentations. Keys may comprise a bit string configured to be unique to a specific encryption code. Asset keys may comprise a string configured to be unique to a specific encryption code. Asset keys may be created using existing algorithms. A decentralized peer-to-peer file-sharing system may comprise multiple file-sharing subsystems that are not located in the same place. A decentralized peer-to-peer file-sharing system may comprise multiple file-sharing subsystems configured to be immutable. A decentralized peer-to-peer file-sharing system may comprise a blockchain-based persistent file-sharing system. Manifest documents may be configured to include metadata about the content of the encrypted portions. Manifest documents may be encrypted. Promotional codes may be provided by users through the use of existing cryptocurrency wallets. A promotional code may be provided by the user through the creation of a new cryptocurrency wallet in a non-custodial manner. The promotional code may be provided by the user without providing direct stored access to the raw, unencrypted seed phrase associated with the promotional code. The promotional code may be provided by the user in an encrypted form that can only be decrypted by a PIN number known to the user. The PIN number may be configured to decrypt the seed phrase associated with the promotional code and enable the new cryptocurrency wallet to be used by the user. The PIN number may be configured to be presented transiently to decrypt the seed phrase without involving the storage of the PIN number in memory other than temporary main computing memory.

[0010] Another embodiment relates to a method for providing secure access to a digital asset eligible for promotional redemption by a user, comprising providing a computing device configured to encrypt the digital asset using an asset key and store the encrypted digital asset on a distributed peer-to-peer file-sharing system, and thus, given the access key and the promotional code provided by the user, the digital asset can be securely reconstructed by a user operating a client computing system. The computing device may further be configured to create an encrypted version of the asset key and store the encrypted asset key on the distributed peer-to-peer file-sharing system. The encrypted version of the asset key may be created using a publication key. The digital asset may be a text digital asset. The text digital asset may be an electronic copy of a printed publication. The digital asset may be an artistic visual digital asset. The artistic visual digital asset may be selected from the group consisting of photographs, images of paintings, images of drawings, and composite images. The digital asset may be an audio digital asset. Audio digital assets may be selected from a group consisting of parts of music recordings, parts of voice recordings, parts of synthesized audio recordings, parts of soundtracks designed to accompany video, and parts of live audio recordings. Digital assets may also be audio-video digital assets. Audio-video assets may be selected from a group consisting of parts of film recordings, parts of television recordings, and parts of synthesized audiovisual presentations. Asset keys may comprise a bit string configured to be unique to a specific encryption code. Asset keys may comprise a string configured to be unique to a specific encryption code. Asset keys may be created using existing algorithms. A distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system comprises multiple file sharing subsystems that are not located in the same location.A decentralized peer-to-peer file-sharing system may comprise multiple file-sharing subsystems configured to be immutable. A decentralized peer-to-peer file-sharing system may comprise a blockchain-based persistent file-sharing system. A promotional code may be provided by a user through the use of an existing cryptocurrency wallet. A promotional code may be provided by a user through the creation of a new cryptocurrency wallet in a non-custodial manner. A promotional code may be provided by a user without providing direct stored access to the raw, unencrypted seed phrase associated with the promotional code. A promotional code may be provided by a user in an encrypted form that can only be decrypted by a PIN number known to the user. The PIN number may be configured to decrypt the seed phrase associated with the promotional code and enable the new cryptocurrency wallet to be used by the user. The PIN number may be configured to be presented transiently to decrypt the seed phrase without involving the storage of the PIN number in memory other than temporary main computing memory. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] [Figure 1] Figure 1 illustrates the flow diagram of the environmental aspects for implementing a new digital media identification system ("MIS").

[0012] [Figure 2] Figure 2 illustrates the flowchart associated with the MIS configuration shown in Figure 1.

[0013] [Figure 3A] Figure 3A illustrates a block diagram of an alternative configuration for the MIS used in conjunction with the media verification system.

[0014] [Figure 3B]Figure 3B illustrates a block diagram of an alternative configuration of the MIS used in conjunction with a media access system.

[0015] [Figure 3C] Figure 3C illustrates a block diagram of an alternative configuration of the MIS used in conjunction with a media verification system and a media access system.

[0016] [Figure 4] Figure 4 illustrates a flowchart associated with the configurations of Figures 3B and 3C.

[0017] [Figure 5] Figure 5 illustrates a side view of a media access system flow configuration.

[0018] [Figure 6A] Figures 6A - 6C illustrate a portion of a single block diagram (70) of an alternative implementation of the MIS when used in connection with a book as a digital media. [Figure 6B] The same as above. [Figure 6C] The same as above.

[0019] [Figure 7A] Figures 7A and 7B illustrate various aspects of an alternative implementation of the MIS when used in connection with a book as a digital media. [Figure 7B] The same as above.

[0020] [Figure 8A] Figures 8A - 8C illustrate various aspects of an additional implementation of the MIS configuration when used in connection with a printed digital bundle as a digital asset. [Figure 8B] The same as above. [Figure 8C] The same as above.

[0021] [Figure 9]Figure 9 illustrates the high-level user flow that operates within the access marketplace regarding digital rights.

[0022] [Figure 10] Figure 10 illustrates the user-related flowchart configuration that operates within the access marketplace regarding digital rights.

[0023] [Figure 11] Figure 11 illustrates a flowchart of a secure digital rights management configuration utilizing a distributed memory system.

[0024] [Figure 12A] Figure 12A illustrates aspects of the configuration for creating and securely storing distributed cryptographic assets ("DEAs").

[0025] [Figure 12B] Figure 12B illustrates aspects of the configuration for acquiring rights to and utilizing decentralized crypto assets.

[0026] [Figure 13] Figures 13 and 14 illustrate aspects of the configuration for obtaining rights to and utilizing decentralized crypto assets. [Figure 14] Same as above.

[0027] [Figure 15] Figure 15 illustrates aspects of the configuration for acquiring rights to distributed cryptographic assets, such as book-related digital assets, and for utilizing those distributed cryptographic assets.

[0028] [Figure 16] Figure 16 illustrates aspects of the configuration for acquiring rights to decentralized cryptographic assets, such as digital assets related to visual arts, and for utilizing such decentralized cryptographic assets.

[0029] [Figure 17] Figure 17 illustrates aspects of the configuration for acquiring rights to distributed cryptographic assets, such as digital assets related to music works, and for utilizing such distributed cryptographic assets.

[0030] [Figure 18] Figure 18 illustrates aspects of the configuration for acquiring rights to distributed encrypted assets, such as digital assets related to audiovisual works, and for utilizing those distributed encrypted assets.

[0031] [Figure 19] Figure 19 illustrates aspects of the configuration for obtaining rights to and utilizing decentralized crypto assets via a streaming delivery configuration.

[0032] [Figure 20] Figure 20 illustrates aspects of a configuration for obtaining rights to and utilizing decentralized crypto assets via a streaming delivery configuration, such as a configuration for obtaining access to an audio stream.

[0033] [Figure 21] Figure 21 illustrates aspects of a configuration for obtaining rights to and utilizing decentralized crypto assets via a streaming delivery configuration, such as in a configuration for obtaining access to an audiovisual or video stream. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0034] Detailed explanation Figure 1 illustrates aspects of the environment for implementing a novel digital media identification system ("MIS" 2). This MIS may be used with various types of media, such as books, music, and movies, as shown in Figure 1. Regardless of the media type, the digital MIS (2) may be configured to create and store a unique digital media identifier for each individual media source it receives. Utilizing this type of digital media identifier can aid in more efficient and secure storage of digital media, which also enables many other advantages, such as use in alternative environments like digital marketplaces.

[0035] Once created, a digital media identifier can be used in a number of environments. One such environment is digital media exchange (4), where any number of media can be exchanged between people or companies. For example, there may be a case where a person ("Jane") no longer wishes to own the rights to the book "To Kill a Mockingbird" that she acquired, and another person ("Jack") is looking for that very same book. In this embodiment, digital media exchange can help an owner like Jane find an interested individual like Jack and facilitate the exchange of the product. Using MIS, a unique digital identifier may be created for Jane's specific copy of the book, and that identifier may also indicate the current owner. When used in the context of digital media exchange (4), the unique digital identifier would be updated after Jack becomes the owner of the copy of "To Kill a Mockingbird". Here, since such an exchange is occurring, MIS can remove Jane's access to the book from either her computer or mobile phone, as illustrated in the configuration of Figure 1. Similarly, MIS could be used, for example, to provide Jack with access to books on his mobile phone.

[0036] With technological advancements, there are an increasing number of users who hold rights to digital content. The MIS of this invention provides these users with the ability to resell, one of the greatest advantages of ownership. Digital book content with MIS can be traceable and transferable in a decentralized ecosystem that is significantly more secure than current digital rights management standards. This system can be used to disrupt traditional digital book business models, create significant new secondary markets, and open up new revenue opportunities for publishers and authors. The “smart contract” capability can be employed to create new secondary markets for ebooks and audiobooks, allowing authors and publishers to earn royalties indefinitely as readers consume, collect, and trade books.

[0037] Figure 2 illustrates a flowchart associated with the MIS in Figure 1. The blocks in this flowchart can be completed by any one of many possible options, such as in a machine-readable language or in a program written using random-access memory, programmable read-only memory, or equivalent. Furthermore, the blocks can be implemented in different orders and still exist within the context of a new MIS. This explanation then provides a discussion of the blocks illustrated in Figure 2.

[0038] Therefore, referring again to Figure 2, the MIS analyzes the digital media it receives. As described in the context of Figure 1, the media may be associated with books, music, movies, or equivalents. For example, the media may be a book received in the known ".epub" format. The MIS may then be configured to separate the content data associated with the received digital media from any other data. For example, the content of a story may be separated from other data such as the author's name. In the decision block, the MIS may be configured to determine whether any other data has been received, and may follow the "no" path when no other data has been received, resulting from encrypting the media content. After separating the content data from other data (10), the MIS may be configured to separate graphical data from non-graphical data (12). An example of graphical data may include an image of a book cover. The graphical data and encrypted content may, in this implementation, be uploaded to a decentralized peer-to-peer file sharing system such as a blockchain file storage system (14), although other implementations may result from different types of file storage options. A “smart contract” clause may be defined (16), and a unique digital identifier may subsequently be created (18). In short, the MIS may be configured to receive digital media, encrypt the content, upload the encrypted content to the blockchain along with any graphical data, which will create a unique digital identifier for all received media.

[0039] Referring to Figure 3A, block diagram (20) illustrates a first alternative implementation of the MIS in Figure 2, used in conjunction with a media verification system. In this implementation, the digital media exchange in Figure 1 is a digital marketplace where buyers are interested in purchasing digital media from sellers. For example, an author (content creator) writes a book and sends it to a publisher (IP owner) who publishes the book, and that company can put the book up for sale within the digital marketplace. The MIS may be configured to create a unique identifier for the book so that the media verification system (22) can provide verification of the book's availability for purchase, change of ownership, and payment received. The MIS can update the content creator and intellectual property ("IP") owner of any transactions occurring, including any monetary compensation associated therewith. While this embodiment describes the publisher as a seller in the marketplace, alternative implementations may arise as a result if the content creator is also the manager or owner of the intellectual property, which would occur when a person self-publishes a book. In addition, digital marketplaces enable buyers to become sellers, and vice versa, making it easy for buyers to sell to other buyers or sellers.

[0040] Figure 3B illustrates a block diagram of a second alternative implementation of the MIS in Figure 2, used in conjunction with a media access system (26). The media access system may be stored inside a smart device such as a mobile phone, tablet, computer, hot storage, or cold storage. Each piece of media stored on the smart device, such as books, music, or movies, may be assigned a unique digital identifier by the MIS, as described with reference to Figure 2. Using this identifier, the MIS may be configured to either permit or restrict access to the media stored on the device. For example, the MIS may be configured to restrict access to movies previously stored on the device that were recently purchased by the purchaser through digital exchange. However, the MIS may be configured to continue allowing access to books stored on the device that were not purchased by the purchaser. Thus, the content on the smart device may generally remain a reflection of the content currently owned by the user.

[0041] Figure 3C illustrates a block diagram of a third alternative configuration (28) of the MIS used in conjunction with a media verification system (22) and a media access system (26). This implementation is similar to the implementations described in Figures 3A-3B, but the media access system can provide buyers with access to purchased media in light of transactions occurring within the digital marketplace, while removing sellers' access to the media. By creating an MIS that works in conjunction with a media verification system and a media access system using distributed file storage, this enables a more robust and efficient way for media to be exchanged without some of the security concerns, such as so-called "hacking capabilities." In addition, the MIS may be configured to utilize "smart contract" features that enable the release of feature-length media on the user's device and the instruction of fees associated with sales within the digital marketplace.

[0042] Figure 4 illustrates a flowchart for relating to the media verification system in Figures 3B-3C. The blocks in this flowchart can be completed by any one of many possible options, such as a program written in a machine-readable language or using random-access memory, programmable read-only memory, or equivalent. Furthermore, the blocks can be implemented in different orders and still exist within the context of a new MIS. This explanation then provides a discussion of the blocks illustrated in Figure 4.

[0043] Therefore, referring to Figure 4, the media verification system receives a request to purchase media such as "Media A" (32). For example, this request may come from a buyer through the digital marketplace in Figure 3A. In response, the media verification system may be configured to read a unique digital identifier associated with Media A (34) and determine whether the media piece is available for sale (36). If Media A is available for sale, the media verification system may be configured to update its availability for sale to the potential buyer (38) and then determine whether the buyer has made payment for Media A (40). If the buyer has not made payment for it, a "no" path may be followed, returning to the block where the availability of Media A for sale is determined. Otherwise, a "yes" path may be followed, and the updated unique digital identifier is written to the blockchain (42). Ownership of Media A is then transferred (44).

[0044] Figure 5 illustrates a flowchart associated with the media access system in Figures 3B-3C. The blocks in this flowchart can be completed by any one of many possible options, such as a program written in a machine-readable language or using random access memory, programmable read-only memory, or equivalent. Furthermore, the blocks can be implemented in different orders and still exist within the context of a new MIS. This explanation then provides a discussion of the blocks illustrated in Figure 5.

[0045] Referring to Figure 5, the media access system may be configured to receive a unique digital identifier associated with "media A" (52), which is merely an illustration of a unique digital identifier associated with a specific media. Upon receiving the unique identifier, the media access system may be configured to read an encrypted media segment stored on a distributed storage system, such as a blockchain-based peer-to-peer file sharing system (54), and to verify ownership of media A (56). If the media access system confirms that ownership of media A belongs to the owner of the smart device requesting media A, the media access system may be configured to decrypt the media segment (58), then reconstruct it (60), and make media A accessible to the owner of the smart device (62). In addition, the media access system may be configured to perform periodic checks to assess whether ownership of media A has changed (64), and to either keep the media accessible or disable accessibility (66) as appropriate.

[0046] Figures 6A-6C illustrate a portion of a single block diagram (70) of a fourth alternative implementation of MIS when used in conjunction with books. In this implementation, the author of a book can either self-publish or use a publisher, resulting in the creation of a digitized file of the book in a form such as that publicly known as "ONIX". The digitized file may be further parsed between content and metadata. Starting from the left of Figure 6A, all file content may be broken down into pieces, encrypted, and then placed into a distributed storage system such as a blockchain-based peer-to-peer file sharing system. The system may be configured so that this process can generally be performed first, and therefore the location of the linkable content files is known. Graphics metadata is then uploaded to the blockchain-based storage system, and likewise, may be accompanied by links to those content assets. Other book details such as author, publisher, and date may include relevant content, indicated as "certain metadata". The system may be configured such that all of these events lead to the creation of smart contract clauses for metadata, including payments, fees, and royalty structures associated with publishers and content creators.

[0047] To facilitate payments, the MIS may be configured to utilize existing blockchain-based electronic “wallet” addresses configured to make payments as indicated by transitive loyalty boxes (see, for example, Figure 6B). These boxes can be dynamically created as needed and can be stored for specific books or publication content. Using smart contracts, the MIS may define the percentage of fees to be allocated to different wallets, capture the location of all encrypted files, and collect keys to decrypt these files later. All of this may be deployed as a “smart contract” and configured to generate non-fungible tokens (“NFTs,” i.e., unique digital objects with unique digital identifiers). The system may be configured so that the NFTs proceed to a separate block labeled “Reseller / Digital Marketplace” on Figure 6B. An illustrative MIS could be a pipeline in which the NFTs are generated so that other resellers can resell books using a more secure file transfer system, including inventory management. For example, an alternative implementation could result from the MIS generating NFTs for other resellers to use within their own digital marketplaces.

[0048] In the digital marketplace illustrated in Figure 6B, a user may purchase an NFT labeled "User(l)" to enable distinction between themselves and other users. When a user purchases this, line 602 is followed, and royalties and fees may be determined by analyzing the smart contract, which is done by the MIS. Once the fees associated with the smart contract are identified, line 604 (see Figure 6B) may be followed from the MIS to the reseller / digital marketplace, and to the publisher and content creator (see Figure 6A). Thus, the associated parties can essentially be paid according to the contract simultaneously. Ownership may then be transferred and written to a blockchain-based memory configuration so that it is known that the associated unique digital identifier, i.e., the NFT, has been moved to a different wallet because ownership has changed. NFTs may allow the import of encrypted file portions (i.e., "shards," where the digital asset can be manually or automatically divided into smaller pieces, portions, or shards that can be encrypted before being stored on a blockchain-based storage configuration) and may be verified one or more times to limit the possibility that a person has access to a book that has been previously sold. The assembler may be configured to recreate or reconstruct the file, and the verifier may be configured to re-check / confirm NFT ownership. Such configurations help ensure that access to any of the stored files can only be invalidated if the NFT is transferred. The MIS may be configured to periodically check ownership of the media within the reading application on the device. For example, there may be cases where a device is disconnected from the internet, and a user has access to a text digital asset such as a book, and the text of the book is loaded locally on their computing device. In one exemplary scenario, the user may sell the book on a secondary device, while the book is still loaded on the original computing device.Once the original device is reconnected, the MIS may be configured to check ownership. If ownership has changed, this may be configured to disable the user's access and delete files relating to books that are no longer owned or licensed by that user.

[0049] In the person-to-person exchange illustrated in Figure 6C, the seller ("User 1") enumerates previously purchased books, identified by their corresponding NFTs for resale. The NFTs are then purchased by a new user, i.e., "User 2". While person-to-person exchange is shown in Figure 6C as distinctly different from the digital marketplace in Figure 6B, alternative implementations may result from the integration of person-to-person exchange into a digital marketplace. For example, a digital marketplace may resell copies of the same book at a slightly lower price while having new copies of the book available at the retail price. Once a purchase occurs, line 606 may follow from the person-to-person exchange in Figure 6C to the MIS in Figure 6B, so that royalties and fees can be automatically determined according to a smart contract. Once such a determination is made, line 604 may follow again, as the book has changed the rights holders who reimburse the publisher and author for the appropriate royalties based on the smart contract. Once a book is resold, ownership may be transferred and verified on the blockchain, as described above with reference to User 1 in Figure 6B. For example, there may be periodic re-checks of media for User 2's device regarding NFT ownership.

[0050] This implementation also includes a reader software development kit (i.e., the "Reader SDK") as illustrated in Figure 6B. In one implementation, the Reader SDK may be a software kit usable by various types of reader devices. For example, one of the readers may be able to download and install the Reader SDK and release the appropriate content. Thus, the MIS may be used to control the infrastructure regarding how books are released and read. In another alternative implementation, parts of the Reader SDK may be provided as open-source software so that developers can create an improved reading experience.

[0051] The alternative book implementations in Figures 6A-6C also include an anonymous marketing system, such as the one illustrated in Figure 6A. In this implementation, the author or publisher may create instances of digital assets, such as books, accompanied by an associated unique digital identifier, i.e., an NFT. Since NFTs can be stored on a blockchain-based storage system, the MIS may also have an address, i.e., a location, when they are transferred back and forth for sale or resale. More specifically, line 608 in Figure 6B may be followed to return to the anonymous marketing system in Figure 6A. This anonymous marketing system may be used to provide “direct push” style marketing to users who hold specific book titles in their own libraries using an address associated with an NFT. Although direct, this marketing may be anonymous because it is obtained based on a wallet address for the NFT. For example, such an anonymous marketing system configuration may be used to send a marketing message to 10,000 people who have a specific book title. Individuals may be able to choose whether or not to receive such marketing messages by adjusting notification settings on their computing device. An anonymous marketing system configuration allows authors and publishers to communicate directly with end consumers. In addition, the anonymous marketing system configuration may also be used to reward users who meet selection criteria, such as having a specified number of titles from a single author. Based on the titles in a user's library, the anonymous marketing system may be configured to notify the user when there may be topics of interest, such as book signatures or new titles by the same author. Such a marketing system may also be configured to aggregate data across various authors within a single genre, for example.

[0052] The MIS shown in Figures 6A-6B may also be configured to include a book lending feature that provides a user with access to a title for a limited time. For example, the smart contract deployed in Figure 6B may specify that the user has access to a title for 30 days and create a set of instructions for lending the title. The MIS may be configured to periodically review and execute the instructions as various conditions are met. When the "return date" is met, the MIS may be configured to reassign the NFT from the user's wallet to the custodial user's wallet or to permanently invalidate the file content for that NFT. This feature may be used to create a more efficient configuration for lending titles according to a set of digitally managed conditions. This feature facilitates libraries, schools, vendors, publishers, authors, or other users lending titles based on instructions they create and that are executed by the MIS. In one alternative, the lending instructions may be fully customizable, or in another alternative, the individual may choose from a set of lending instructions. Nevertheless, lenders may guarantee that those titles will be in accordance with the instructions they choose.

[0053] Figure 7A illustrates another alternative implementation (72) of the MIS used in conjunction with books, including a validated reading system applicable to both new and long-time users. The system may be configured to assess whether people are reading a book by considering speeds such as the world average speed at which a particular book is read, the specific average speed for that particular book, or, if it is an audiobook, the playback speed. Such factors can form a base speed that can be tested against individual user speeds. This can be done, for example, by performing an aggregation determined by the number of words on a particular page divided by the time it takes for the user to swipe or scroll through the pages. This aggregation may be used to determine individual user speeds in units of words per minute, in addition to acceptable variation around that speed. The validated reading system may then be configured to determine whether the user's reading speed is inside or outside the acceptable variation. If it is not within the acceptable variation, a “no” path may be followed, which is not validated as read. If this is within acceptable fluctuations, the "yes" path may be followed to determine whether a threshold amount of content, such as 85%, is complete. If that amount of content is not complete, the "no" path may be followed, and the read is not verified. If the threshold amount is complete, the "yes" path may be followed, and the book may be verified as read. The MIS may be configured to update the user's electronic wallet on blockchain storage to indicate that a particular book has a "read" status. Another implementation of the verified read system may be configured to provide rewards that can be received by either the author or the reader. For example, a user may receive 10 points for every 1,000 words read, meaning that the user would progressively accumulate 200 points for a book with 20,000 words, which can also be updated against the blockchain using NFTs.The validated reading system, whether or not it is used in conjunction with compensation, may be used to help instructors determine whether students are reading assigned content across various disciplines and to identify experts who have read a significant portion of books on a particular topic.

[0054] Figure 7B illustrates another alternative implementation (74) of the validated reading system, which includes a book recommendation system within the MIS. Using a unique digital identifier, i.e., an NFT, the MIS may be configured to determine that a user has these specific 10 books in their digital library and then, using information about books owned by other users with similar books in their digital libraries, recommend the next books to purchase. For example, there may be 500 people who own 90% of the 10 books owned by the user. The MIS may be configured not only to consider whether an individual has books in their library, but also to consider the read completion rate of the 500 people whose books are distinctly different from the user's library, and to make recommendations accordingly.

[0055] Figures 8A–8C illustrate additional implementations of the MIS used in conjunction with print digital bundles of digital assets. For example, referring to Figure 8A, a configuration (76) is illustrated in which a user may purchase a digital copy of a book by purchasing a unique digital identifier for the copy, i.e., an NFT. This purchase may create a print fulfillment path in which a printed copy of the book can be ordered, printed, and delivered to the user, as shown in the lower part (82) of Figure 8A. Within the print book fulfillment path, there may be a check to determine whether the book already exists. If the book is not yet in the printing process, it may be printed in response to the demand for delivery to the user. The purchase may also be used to create a parallel digital flow that functions as a digital fulfillment path, following a flow such as that described in Figures 6B–6C, until the user receives the purchased NFT and user 1 sells the digital copy, i.e., the NFT, to user 2. At this point, the MIS may review the smart contract with respect to the digital copies and determine whether the specified criteria are met. For example, the digital print bundle may be configured to have criteria that stipulate that a printed book is sent to a new user each time a digital copy is sold at 75% of the retail price, that a printed book is sent only for the first 100 copies, or that a printed book is sent only for the initial purchase and not for subsequent purchases. Accordingly, the MIS may be configured to send requests to order printed books when appropriate.

[0056] Figure 8B illustrates a second alternative implementation (78) of the digital print bundle for MIS. Referring to Figure 8B, a first user purchases a printed book at a retail location, for example, using a redeemable code to access an NFT. Alternatively, “User 1” may order a printed copy of the book from the seller’s website, which triggers a print fulfillment flow, as described with reference to Figure 8A. However, the printed copy would include an NFT, i.e., a redeemable code to access a digital copy of the book. If the user redeems the code using the system, the user obtains the NFT, and the flow described with reference to Figures 6A–6B can be followed.

[0057] Referring to Figure 8C, a third alternative implementation (80) of a digital print bundle for MIS is illustrated. In this implementation, a user may purchase a collection, which may be specifically defined. For example, this could be all books by a specific author, a specified number of books, or a specified number of print and digital books. Regardless of how the collection is defined, MIS may be configured to assess whether a user has met the collection criteria, for example, by using a smart contract. If it determines that the criteria have been met, MIS may be configured to reward the user with another NFT, which may be exclusive content not available to the general public (such as text annotations, or other digital assets such as audio or audio-video assets with limited access). For example, exclusive or special content may include personally signed print copies of the title, limited edition books, or items from some other collector. Regardless of the approach, MIS may be configured to add the reward NFT to the user's wallet and make it another item that the user owns or has a license to, which may be available for sale in a digital marketplace, as desired and / or appropriate. Accordingly, variations of the media identification system that can address various digital rights marketplace purposes are disclosed with reference to Figure 1-8C. For example, the subject system may comprise one or more computing devices configured to analyze digital media, separate content data from other data, encrypt certain content data, separate graphical data from other data, upload the encrypted content data to a decentralized blockchain storage configuration, upload the graphical data to a decentralized blockchain storage configuration, define certain smart contract clauses, and create one or more unique media identifiers.

[0058] Referring to Figures 9 and 10, a general paradigm of digital rights access is illustrated, in which a user requests access to digital resources such as text digital assets, graphic or artistic digital assets, audio digital assets, and / or audio-video digital assets (90), but must pass through several gateways or obstacles to obtain the rights and access. Certain considerations must be provided, such as payment to a processor (92), which may provide access keys in one or more forms, such as digital asset keys, as described above. Such keys may also be managed by security management (94) functions that can control access gateways or security configurations (96) designed to prevent access to the digital resources or assets (98) until all necessary obstacles are satisfied and verified. Thus, a typical flow, for example, as shown in Figure 10, may begin with a user wanting to have access to a digital resource (102). A user may engage with a rights purchase provider to offer monetary or other considerations in exchange for the right to use or access digital resources (including limited licensing rights which may be limited by various factors such as time, location, computing device, and equivalents) (104). Subject to a successful exchange, a user may be provided with digital access means such as a password, digital key, or other gateway path, or privilege verification, to obtain appropriate access to the digital resources (108). With appropriate credentials, a user may be enabled to obtain such access across security configurations (110), and user credentials and other details (such as identification) may be verified from time to time for continued or further access (112).

[0059] Referring to Figure 11, as described above, with the continued development and evolution of distributed memory technologies such as peer-to-peer filing and sharing systems that are immutable, persistent, secure, and based on blockchain architecture, there is an opportunity to provide an improved level of secure access to selected digital assets. As shown in Figure 11, digital assets may be selected to be made available on an exchange or access system configured to feature a certain digital asset in a secure manner using asset encryption (116). For the illustrated exchange configuration, the selected digital asset may be divided into a single or multiple parts in order to produce so-called “digitally encrypted assets,” i.e., “DEAs” (118). Each part may be encrypted using a digital key (which may be called an “asset key”) (120), and each encrypted part may be uploaded to an immutable / distributed memory configuration such as a blockchain-based peer-to-peer distributed filing and sharing system (122). Records of the content and / or references of each uploaded portion (which may be referred to as the “upload manifest”) are maintained (124), which may result in secure encrypted storage of the digital assets of this subject. Referring again to Figure 11, upon receiving appropriate digital access credentials, the user may be granted access to at least a portion of the targeted digital assets that are being decrypted and reconstructed using the asset key and the upload manifest (126). The user may utilize at least a portion of the targeted digital assets using a local computing device such as a digital book reader or a digital music player (128).

[0060] Referring to Figures 12A and 12B, an embodiment similar to that of Figure 11 is illustrated, with further processing details relating to various steps relevant to such embodiments.

[0061] Referring to Figure 12A, a computing system may be ready to create a distributed cryptographic asset ("DEA") for a particular digital asset for efficient use within a marketplace for secure digital rights (132). The "bundler" feature of the system may be configured to receive the digital asset and associated inputs (e.g., an e-publish or e-book document on the text digital asset, and possibly one or more images relating to an artistic cover for the digital asset, in addition to these inputs, e.g., a standalone webpage or a .ZIP file), encrypt them, and create a DEA suitable for secure storage on a distributed storage system such as a blockchain-based peer-to-peer distributed filing and sharing system (134). The bundler may be configured to generate two unique keys, namely an asset key and a publication key, by using existing algorithms, etc., both of which may comprise strings configured to be specific to a unique cryptographic code (136). The asset key may be used to encrypt one or more parts of the digital assets of this subject (for example, they may be divided by chapter, by size such as a predetermined part size, and the system may be configured to automatically perform such division into parts depending on the memory configuration and capabilities relating to latency, throughput, and other desirable operating factors, or they may remain as a single part) (138), and an "asset manifest" may be created relating to the division and encryption. As described above, the digital assets of this subject may be divided by the associated computing system by size such as a predetermined file part size, by chapter, as is often done by the creator of a text digital asset such as a book, by geometric parts, as in the case of an artistic visual digital asset such as a painting or photograph, and / or by different musical pieces on a given recorded music album audio asset.The portions may be manually or automatically selected / split and may be referred to as “shards,” “spines,” or “spine portions” for encryption before uploading. The encrypted portions (which may also include one or more unencrypted portions, such as a cover thumbnail image) may be uploaded to decentralized storage such as a blockchain-based peer-to-peer decentralized filing and sharing system (such as one available as IPFS(RTM) or Interplanetary File System(RTM)), and an “upload manifest” document or file may be created, encrypted, and stored (using an asset key, etc.) to track the details of each upload and asset portion (140). A “publishing manifest” may be created, containing the asset key and details of the associated upload manifest information / metadata, which may be encrypted using a publication key (142). The publication key may be stored using a “librarian” feature, which may be a publication key stored in various forms, such as on a secure centralized server, on a private secure server (such as one behind a corporate firewall), or in a different, less secure location depending on the application (such as one on a user’s digital wallet) (144). Once the steps described above are completed, the DEA may be verified to be ready to be minted and uploaded to secure decentralized storage (such as a blockchain-based persistent peer-to-peer file sharing system) (146).

[0062] Referring to Figure 12B, various elements of an access embodiment configuration for facilitating user access to a distributedly stored DEA, as described above, are illustrated. Referring back to Figure 12B, a user may have a desire or need to utilize digital assets and may have an available digital wallet (152). A user may engage with a computer-based digital marketplace for digital assets (such as DEAs), and the marketplace and the user may authorize or enable the engagement of the digital wallet (154). The system may be configured to automatically engage with the user's digital wallet and inspect its contents (156). The system may be configured to utilize the user's digital wallet information and verify on a distributed peer-to-peer (such as a blockchain) storage for relevant rights granted to the user (e.g., based on specific policy IDs and asset IDs associated with a given digital asset) (158). The system may be configured to set up a payload for the user based on manual or automatic selection of digital assets (e.g., manual, recommended, or automatic selection of various books, music, and equivalents according to configurable user settings) and an appropriate payment configuration (160). The user may be required to provide confirmation or a digital signature on the payload of this subject using the user's digital wallet (162). The user's digital signature may be returned, and the System may be configured to verify that the user has signed it (i.e., using a public key), and if all is verified, the System has a cryptographically verified right to the specific digital asset for the user (164), and the “Librarian” function may be queried and provide a publication key for a specific policy ID / asset ID deeply related to the particular asset of interest (166). Still referring to the embodiment in Figure 12B, the Librarian function may also be configured to check the payload (e.g., that it is a valid digital signature that exists and that the timestamp is still valid) before returning to the particular publication key (168).The user's local computing system (which may be referred to as the “client” computing system and may be a personal computing device such as a smartphone, laptop computer, smartwatch, smart TV, tablet computer, media reader, or many other computing devices as described above) may be configured to use the publication key to decrypt the upload manifest, which exposes the asset content and associated asset keys (170). The user's local computing system may be configured to use the asset key to decrypt the asset manifest, which exposes links to the digital asset portion (172). Finally, using the links to the digital asset portion and asset keys, the “assembler” function of the System may be configured to retrieve all the data, decrypt it, and make it into a format suitable for the user’s use on the user’s local computing system (for example, an ePub may launch a web reader, an audiobook may launch an audio player, a legal document may launch a PDF reader, etc.). Various operational couplings between the system and its components may be made using network connections such as wired or wireless network connections via IEEE 802.11 type connections, smartphone-style mobile telecommunications connectivity, fiber or copper terrestrial lines, and equivalents. Distributed computing assets may be located in the same location or not, depending on factors such as security, latency, and integration.

[0063] Another embodiment relates to a secure system for providing limited access to a purchase interface, comprising: a client computing system configured to display a graphical user interface that is local to the user and configured to facilitate the operation of the purchased digital asset; and a distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system operably coupled to the client computing system and configured to facilitate the construction and use of the purchased digital asset, which has undergone a sequence of division into parts, encryption of each part using an asset key, storage of the parts on a peer-to-peer file sharing system after encryption, and creation of a manifest document based on the division, encryption, and storage, wherein, in response to the presentation of the asset key, the purchased digital asset can be securely reconstructed by the client computing system operated by the user so that the user can operate the purchased digital asset and complete a purchase that would otherwise be inaccessible. The client computing system may include a personal computing device. The personal computing device may be selected from a group consisting of smartphones, personal computers, tablets, media readers, smartwatches, television set-top computing systems, and integrated smart televisions. The client computing system may be operably coupled to the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system using a network connection. The network connection may be a wired or wireless network connection. The computing device may be configured to divide the purchased digital asset into multiple parts based on predetermined part sizes. The computing device may be configured to automatically divide the purchased digital asset into multiple parts. The purchased digital asset may have a purchase graphical user interface with order placement and payment configuration. The purchased digital asset may have an event ticket purchase interface. The purchased digital asset may have a limited quantity product / service purchase interface.The asset key may comprise a bit string configured to be unique to a unique encryption code. The asset key may comprise a string configured to be unique to a unique encryption code. The asset key may be created using an existing algorithm. The decentralized peer-to-peer file sharing system may comprise multiple file sharing subsystems that are not located in the same place. The decentralized peer-to-peer file sharing system may comprise multiple file sharing subsystems configured to be immutable. The decentralized peer-to-peer file sharing system may comprise a blockchain-based persistent file sharing system. The manifest document may comprise metadata about the content of the encrypted portion. The manifest document may comprise encryption. The purchased digital asset may be securely reconstructed by a client computing system operated by the user only after presentation of both the asset key and the manifest document.

[0064] Another embodiment relates to a secure system for providing limited access to digital assets, comprising: a client computing system configured to display a graphical user interface local to the user and configured to facilitate the use of the digital assets after the successful fulfillment of pre-established prerequisites; and a distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system operably coupled to the client computing system and configured to facilitate the construction and use of purchased digital assets, which undergoes a sequence of division into parts, encryption of each part using an asset key, storage of the parts on a peer-to-peer file sharing system after encryption, and creation of a manifest document based on the division, encryption, and storage, wherein, in response to the presentation of the asset key and manifest document and confirmation that the pre-established prerequisites have been fulfilled, the digital assets can be securely reconstructed by the client computing system operated by the user so that the user can operate the graphical user interface and utilize the digital assets that would otherwise be inaccessible. The client computing system may include a personal computing device. The personal computing device may be selected from the group consisting of smartphones, personal computers, tablets, media readers, smartwatches, television set-top computing systems, and integrated smart televisions. The client computing system may be operationally coupled to a distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system using a network connection. The network connection may be a wired or wireless network connection. The computing device may be configured to divide a digital asset into multiple parts based on a predetermined part size. The computing device may be configured to automatically divide a digital asset into multiple parts. The digital asset may include restricted access art images. The digital asset may include restricted access video recordings.Digital assets may include audio recordings with restricted access. Digital assets may be customized for the user. Asset keys may include a bit string configured to be unique to a unique encryption code. Asset keys may include a string configured to be unique to a unique encryption code. Asset keys may be created using existing algorithms. A decentralized peer-to-peer file sharing system may include multiple file sharing subsystems that are not located in the same place. A decentralized peer-to-peer file sharing system may include multiple file sharing subsystems configured to be immutable. A decentralized peer-to-peer file sharing system may include a blockchain-based persistent file sharing system. A manifest document may include metadata about the content of the portion to be encrypted. A manifest document may be encrypted.

[0065] Another embodiment relates to a secure system for providing location-based limited access to digital assets, comprising: a client computing system configured to display a graphical user interface that is local to the user at the user's location and configured to facilitate the use of digital assets; and a distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system configured to facilitate the construction and use of purchased digital assets, which is operably coupled to the client computing system and undergoes a sequence of division into parts, encryption of each part using an asset key, storage of the parts on a peer-to-peer file sharing system after encryption, and creation of a manifest document based on the division, encryption, and storage; wherein, in response to the presentation of the asset key and manifest document, in addition to information about the user's location, the digital assets can be securely reconstructed by the client computing system operated by the user in at least a partially user-location-based delivery configuration. The client computing system may include a personal computing device. The personal computing device may be selected from a group consisting of smartphones, personal computers, tablets, media readers, smartwatches, television set-top computing systems, and integrated smart televisions. The client computing system may be operably coupled to the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system using a network connection. The network connection may be wired or wireless. The computing device may be configured to divide the digital asset into multiple parts based on predetermined part sizes. The computing device may be configured to automatically divide the digital asset into multiple parts. Information regarding the user location may be selected from a group consisting of client computing system location information, user address location information, and user-provided location information.Information regarding the user's location may include client computing system location information, which is determined at least in part based on input from a group consisting of GPS information, network triangulation information, network address information, and wireless transceiver triangulation information. Digital assets may be securely reconstructed by a client computing system operated by the user in a delivery configuration that is in a specific form based on the user's location. Digital assets may be securely reconstructed by a client computing system operated by the user in a delivery configuration with specific content based on the user's location. The asset key may comprise a bit string configured to be specific to a unique encryption code. The asset key may comprise a string configured to be specific to a unique encryption code. The asset key may be created using an existing algorithm. A decentralized peer-to-peer file sharing system may comprise multiple file sharing subsystems that are not located in the same location. A decentralized peer-to-peer file sharing system may comprise multiple file sharing subsystems configured to be immutable. A decentralized peer-to-peer file sharing system may comprise a blockchain-based persistent file sharing system. The manifest document may comprise metadata about the content of the encrypted portion. The manifest document may be encrypted.

[0066] Another embodiment relates to a secure system for providing connectivity-based limited access to digital assets, comprising: a client computing system configured to display a graphical user interface that is local to the user at the user's location and configured to facilitate the use of digital assets over a network connection; and a distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system configured to facilitate the construction and use of digital assets, which is operably coupled to the client computing system over a network connection and undergoes a sequence of partitioning, encryption of each partition using an asset key, storage of the partitions on a peer-to-peer file sharing system after encryption, and creation of a manifest document based on partitioning, encryption, and storage, wherein the digital assets can be securely reconstructed by the client computing system operated by the user in a delivery configuration at least partially based on the quality of the network connection, in response to the presentation of the asset key and the manifest document, in addition to information regarding the quality of the network connection. The client computing system may include a personal computing device. The personal computing device may be selected from the group consisting of smartphones, personal computers, tablets, media readers, smartwatches, television set-top computing systems, and integrated smart televisions. The client computing system may be operationally coupled to a distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system using a network connection. The network connection may be a wired or wireless network connection. The computing device may be configured to divide a digital asset into multiple parts based on a predetermined portion size. The computing device may be configured to automatically divide a digital asset into multiple parts.The quality of network connectivity may be determined, at least in part, based on inputs from a group consisting of network latency determination, packet loss determination, bandwidth determination, network route trace determination, and signal strength determination. The quality of network connectivity may be determined using an automated test paradigm during at least a portion of the time during which the client computing system is operationally coupled to the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system. Digital assets may be securely reconstructed by a user-operated client computing system in a delivery configuration that utilizes digital asset resolution, which is dynamic with respect to network connectivity quality. Digital assets may be securely reconstructed by a user-operated client computing system in a delivery configuration that utilizes digital asset transmission rate, which is dynamic with respect to network connectivity quality. Digital assets may be securely reconstructed by a user-operated client computing system in a delivery configuration that utilizes digital asset buffering configuration, which is dynamic with respect to network connectivity quality. The asset key may comprise a bit string configured to be unique to a unique encryption code. The asset key may comprise a string configured to be unique to a unique encryption code. The asset key may be created using an existing algorithm. A decentralized peer-to-peer file sharing system may comprise multiple file sharing subsystems that are not located in the same place. A decentralized peer-to-peer file sharing system may comprise multiple file sharing subsystems that are configured to be immutable. A decentralized peer-to-peer file sharing system may comprise a blockchain-based persistent file sharing system. A manifest document may be configured to include metadata about the content of the encrypted portion. A manifest document may be encrypted.

[0067] Referring to Figure 13-21, in various embodiments, it may be desirable to facilitate the simplified use of blockchain-based security and access configurations for various commercial scenarios in which a specific user is provided with a unique promotional code or access code associated with a digital rights access opportunity. For example, referring to Figure 13, in one embodiment, a user may receive a promotional code (via distribution using a card or other physical distribution element, or via electronic delivery, etc., which may take various forms such as email or electronic coupons) (202). The user may wish to use the promotional code to make a redemption (for example, the promotional code may grant the user the right to receive licensed access to an ebook, music, artwork, or other media) (204). The user may enter the promotional code and be directed to a gateway that provides the user with an alternative means of using an existing cryptocurrency wallet or having the system create a new wallet for promotional fulfillment in a non-custodial manner (206). If a user chooses to create a new wallet, the system may be configured to facilitate the creation and inbound provisioning of such a new wallet in a non-custodial manner, and the system may never have direct memory access to the associated raw, unencrypted seed phrase, but instead store an encrypted version that can only be decrypted using a PIN number known by the user, and the PIN number may be configured to transiently decrypt the seed phrase (never storing the user's PIN in any memory other than temporary main computing memory) and restore the wallet so that it can be fully utilized by the user (208). Once the seed phrase has been transiently decrypted, the wallet may be restored for the full usefulness of the user (for sharing assets with others or deleting assets, etc.) (210).The transient session for wallet recovery is completed by the user, and the system may be configured to specifically lose access to the user's PIN so that the wallet remains secure, encrypted, and non-custodial to the system (212).

[0068] Referring to Figure 14, in another embodiment, the user may receive an access code (from any source, such as via distribution using a card or other physical distribution element, or via electronic delivery, which may take various forms such as email or electronic coupons) (214). The user may wish to use the access code to gain access to digital rights resources (e.g., ebooks, documents, works of art, music files, video files, and / or other media resources), but the user may not have sufficient knowledge of cryptocurrency wallets or security configurations (216). The user may enter the access code using a gateway that enables the user to create and use a cryptocurrency wallet in a non-custodial configuration (218). The system may be configured to facilitate the creation and inbound provisioning of such new wallets in a non-custodial manner, and the system may never have direct memory access to the associated raw, unencrypted seed phrase, but instead store an encrypted version that can only be decrypted by the user using a PIN number known to the user, and the system may be configured to transiently decrypt the seed phrase (never storing the user's PIN in any memory other than temporary main computing memory) and restore the wallet so that it can be fully utilized by the user (220). Once the seed phrase has been transiently decrypted, the wallet may be restored for the user's full usefulness (for sharing assets with others, deleting assets, etc.) (222). The transient session of wallet restoration is completed by the user, and the system may be configured to specifically lose access to the user's PIN so that the wallet remains secure, encrypted, and non-custodial to the system (224).

[0069] Referring to Figure 15, in another embodiment, the user may receive an access code (from any source, such as via distribution using a card or other physical distribution element, or via electronic delivery, such as via email or electronic coupon) (214). The user may wish to use the access code to obtain access to the digital rights relating to the book, but the user may not have sufficient knowledge of cryptocurrency wallets or security configurations (226). The user may enter the access code using a gateway that enables the user to create and use a cryptocurrency wallet in a non-custodial configuration (228). The system may be configured to facilitate the creation and inbound provisioning of such new wallets in a non-custodial manner, and the system may never have direct stored access to the associated raw, unencrypted seed phrase, but instead stores an encrypted version that can only be decrypted using a PIN number known by the user, and the system is configured to decrypt the seed phrase transiently (never storing the user's PIN in any memory other than temporary main computing memory) and restore the wallet so that the PIN number can be fully utilized by the user (230). If the seed phrase is transiently decrypted, the wallet can be restored for the user's complete usefulness (for reading or researching book materials, sharing with others, or deleting them, etc.) (232). The transient session of wallet restoration is completed by the user, and the system may be configured to specifically lose access to the user's PIN so that the wallet remains secure, encrypted, and non-custodial to the system (234).

[0070] Referring to Figure 16, in another embodiment, the user may receive an access code (from any source, such as via distribution using a card or other physical distribution element, or via electronic delivery, which may take various forms such as email or electronic coupons) (214). The user may wish to use the access code to obtain digital rights relating to a visual work of art (such as a photograph, painting, or logo), but the user may not have sufficient knowledge of cryptocurrency wallets or security configurations (236). The user may enter the access code using a gateway that enables the user to create and use a cryptocurrency wallet in a non-custodial configuration (238). The system may be configured to facilitate the creation and inbound provisioning of such new wallets in a non-custodial manner, and the system may never have direct memory access to the associated raw, unencrypted seed phrase, but instead store an encrypted version which can only be decrypted using a PIN number known by the user, and the PIN number may be configured to transiently decrypt the seed phrase (never storing the user's PIN in any memory other than temporary main computing memory) and restore the wallet so that it can be fully utilized by the user (240). Once the seed phrase has been transiently decrypted, the wallet may be restored for the full usefulness of the user (for reading or examining, sharing with others, or deleting visual art material, etc.) (242). The transient session of wallet restoration is completed by the user, and the system may be configured to specifically lose access to the user's PIN so that the wallet remains secure, encrypted, and non-custodial to the system (244).

[0071] Referring to Figure 17, in another embodiment, the user may receive an access code (from any source, such as via distribution using a card or other physical distribution element, or via electronic delivery, which may take various forms such as email or electronic coupons) (214). The user may wish to use the access code to obtain access to digital rights relating to a musical work (such as a musical recording or a performance recording document), but the user may not have sufficient knowledge of cryptocurrency wallets or security configurations (252). The user may enter the access code using a gateway that enables the user to create and use a cryptocurrency wallet in a non-custodial configuration (254). The system may be configured to facilitate the creation and inbound provisioning of such new wallets in a non-custodial manner, and the system may never have direct memory access to the associated raw, unencrypted seed phrase, but instead store an encrypted version which can only be decrypted by the user using a PIN number known to the user, and the system may be configured to transiently decrypt the seed phrase (never storing the user's PIN in any memory other than temporary main computing memory) and restore the wallet so that it can be fully utilized by the user (256). Once the seed phrase has been transiently decrypted, the wallet may be restored for the user's full utility (for reading or examining, sharing with others, or deleting musical material, etc.) (258). The transient session of wallet restoration is completed by the user, and the system may be configured to specifically lose access to the user's PIN so that the wallet remains secure, encrypted, and non-custodial to the system (260).

[0072] Referring to Figure 18, in another embodiment, the user may receive an access code (from any source, such as via distribution using a card or other physical distribution element, or via electronic delivery, which may take various forms such as email or electronic coupons) (214). The user may wish to use the access code to obtain digital rights relating to audiovisual works (such as movies, television, or recorded performance documents), but the user may not have sufficient knowledge of cryptocurrency wallets or security configurations (262). The user may enter the access code using a gateway that enables the user to create and use a cryptocurrency wallet in a non-custodial configuration (264). The system may be configured to facilitate the creation and inbound provisioning of such new wallets in a non-custodial manner, and the system may never have direct memory access to the associated raw, unencrypted seed phrase, but instead store an encrypted version which can only be decrypted using a PIN number known by the user, and the system may be configured to decrypt the seed phrase transiently (never storing the user's PIN in any memory other than temporary main computing memory) and restore the wallet so that it can be fully utilized by the user (266). Once the seed phrase has been transiently decrypted, the wallet may be restored for the full usefulness of the user (for reading or examining audiovisual material, sharing with others, or deleting it, etc.) (268). The transient session of wallet restoration is completed by the user, and the system may be configured to specifically lose access to the user's PIN so that the wallet remains secure, encrypted, and non-custodial to the system (270).

[0073] Referring to Figure 19, in another embodiment, the user may receive an access code (from any source, such as via distribution using a card or other physical distribution element, or via electronic delivery, which may take various forms such as email or electronic coupons) (214). The user may wish to use the access code to gain access to digital rights resources relating to a streaming session (for example, to stream music recordings, movies, television programs, podcasts, slide presentations, or any other digital media with a streaming distribution configuration), but the user may not have sufficient knowledge of cryptocurrency wallets or security configurations (272). The user may enter the access code at a gateway that enables the user to create and use a cryptocurrency wallet in a non-custodial configuration (274). The system may be configured to facilitate the creation and inbound provisioning of such new wallets in a non-custodial manner, and the system may never have direct memory access to the associated raw, unencrypted seed phrase, but instead store an encrypted version which can only be decrypted by the user using a PIN number known to the user, and the system may transiently decrypt the seed phrase and restore the wallet (never storing the user's PIN in any memory other than temporary main computing memory) so that the PIN number can be fully utilized by the user during a particular streaming session (276). Once the seed phrase has been transiently decrypted, the wallet may be restored for the user's full usability for the streaming session (i.e., to receive aspects of the digital rights resource related to the target streaming delivery) (278).The transient session for wallet recovery is completed by the user, and the system may be configured to specifically lose access to the user's PIN so that the wallet remains secure, encrypted, and non-custodial to the system, i.e., the system may be configured so that if the user wishes to continue after the streaming session has been interrupted, the user may be required to provide the PIN number again (280).

[0074] Referring to Figure 20, in another embodiment, the user may receive an access code (from any source, such as via distribution using a card or other physical distribution element, or via electronic delivery, which may take various forms such as email or electronic coupons) (214). The user may wish to use the access code to gain access to digital rights resources for an audio streaming session (for example, to stream music recordings, podcasts, book readings, etc.), but the user may not have sufficient knowledge of cryptocurrency wallets or security configurations (282). The user may enter the access code at a gateway that enables the user to create and use a cryptocurrency wallet in a non-custodial configuration (284). The system may be configured to facilitate the creation and inbound provisioning of such new wallets in a non-custodial manner, and the system may never have direct memory access to the associated raw, unencrypted seed phrase, but instead store an encrypted version which can only be decrypted by the user using a PIN number known to the user, and the system may transiently decrypt the seed phrase and restore the wallet (never storing the user's PIN in any memory other than temporary main computing memory) so that the PIN number can be fully utilized by the user during a particular streaming session (286). Once the seed phrase has been transiently decrypted, the wallet may be restored for the user's full usability for the audio streaming session (i.e., to receive aspects of the digital rights resource related to the target streaming delivery) (288). The transient session for wallet recovery is completed by the user, and the system may be configured to specifically lose access to the user's PIN so that the wallet remains secure, encrypted, and non-custodial to the system, i.e., the system may be configured so that if the user wishes to continue after the streaming session has been interrupted, the user may be required to provide the PIN number again (290).

[0075] Referring to Figure 21, in another embodiment, the user may receive an access code (from any source, such as via distribution using a card or other physical distribution element, or via electronic delivery, which may take various forms such as email or electronic coupons) (214). The user may wish to use the access code to obtain access to digital rights resources for video or audiovisual, streaming sessions (e.g., to stream movies, TV recordings, podcasts, slide presentations, etc.), but the user may not have sufficient knowledge of cryptocurrency wallets or security configurations (292). The user may enter the access code at a gateway that enables the user to create and use a cryptocurrency wallet in a non-custodial configuration (294). The system may be configured to facilitate the creation and inbound provisioning of such new wallets in a non-custodial manner, and the system may never have direct memory access to the associated raw, unencrypted seed phrase, but instead store an encrypted version which can only be decrypted by the user using a PIN number known to the user, and the system may transiently decrypt the seed phrase and restore the wallet (never storing the user's PIN in any memory other than temporary main computing memory) so that the PIN number can be fully utilized by the user during a particular streaming session (296). Once the seed phrase has been transiently decrypted, the wallet may be restored for the user's full usability for the video streaming session (i.e., to receive aspects of the digital rights resource related to the target streaming delivery) (298).The transient session for wallet recovery is completed by the user, and the system may be configured to specifically lose access to the user's PIN so that the wallet remains secure, encrypted, and non-custodial to the system, i.e., the system may be configured so that if the user wishes to continue after the streaming session has been interrupted, the user may be required to provide the PIN number again (300).

[0076] Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention are described herein. These embodiments are used for non-limiting purposes only. They are provided to illustrate broader applicable aspects of the present invention. Various modifications may be made to the invention described, and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the true spirit and scope of the invention. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt specific situations, materials, composition of substances, processes, process actions, or steps to the object, spirit, or scope of the invention. Furthermore, as will be understood by those skilled in the art, each individual modification described and illustrated herein has separate components and features that can be readily separated from or combined with any of the features of several other embodiments without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. All such modifications are intended to be within the scope of the claims as associated with this disclosure.

[0077] The present invention includes methods that can be carried out using the subject device. The methods may include the step of providing such a suitable device. Such provision may be carried out by an end user. In other words, the “providing” step simply requires the end user to acquire, access, approach, position, configure, activate, launch, or otherwise act in order to provide the device essential in the method of the subject. The methods enumerated herein may be carried out in any order of the enumerated events that is logically possible, as well as in the order in which the events are enumerated.

[0078] Exemplary aspects of the present invention, along with details relating to material selection and manufacturing, are described above. Further details of the present invention are understood in connection with the patents and publications referred to above, and are generally graspable or understandable to those skilled in the art. The same may apply to the method-based aspects of the present invention in terms of additional steps that are generally or logically adopted.

[0079] In addition, while the present invention is described with reference to several embodiments that incorporate various features as they may be, the present invention is not limited to those described or shown as being assumed with respect to each modification of the present invention. Various modifications may be made to the described invention, and equivalents (whether listed herein or not included for the sake of brevity) may be substituted without departing from the true spirit and scope of the present invention. Furthermore, where a range of values ​​is provided, it should be understood that all intervening values ​​between the upper and lower limits of that range and any other described or intervening values ​​within that range are encompassed within the present invention.

[0080] Furthermore, it is assumed that any optional feature of the modified versions of the invention described herein may be described and claimed independently or in combination with one or more of the features described herein. References to singular items include the possibility of multiple identical items existing. More specifically, as used in the claims herein and associated herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” “said,” and “the” include plural referents unless specifically otherwise stated. In other words, the use of articles allows for “at least one” of the subject matter items in the claims as described above and associated with this disclosure. It should be further noted that such claims may be drafted to exclude any optional elements. Thus, the language is intended to serve as an antecedent for the use of exclusive technical terms such as “simply,” “only,” and “equivalents,” or for the use of “negative” limitation, relating to the enumeration of claim elements.

[0081] Without the use of such exclusive technical terms, the term “comprising” in the claims as associated with this disclosure shall allow for the inclusion of any additional elements, regardless of whether a given number of elements are enumerated in such claims or whether the addition of features could be considered to alter the nature of the elements described in such claims. Unless specifically defined herein, all technical and scientific terms used herein are given the broadest possible generally understood meaning while maintaining the validity of the claims.

[0082] The scope of the present invention is not limited to the provided examples and / or subject matter specification, but rather is limited only by the scope of the claim language associated with this disclosure.

Claims

1. A system for providing secure access to digital assets that are eligible for promotional redemption by users, A computing device, wherein the computing device is configured to divide the digital asset into multiple parts and encrypt each of the multiple parts using an asset key so that they can be stored on a distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system. Equipped with, The computing device is configured to create a manifest document based on the division of the digital asset and the storage of the portion of the digital asset on the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system, and as a result, the digital asset can be securely reconstructed by the user operating the client computing system, provided that the access key, the manifest document, and the promotional code provided by the user are used.

2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the computing device is configured to divide the digital asset into a plurality of parts based on a predetermined part size.

3. The system according to claim 1, wherein the computing device is configured to automatically divide the digital asset into a plurality of parts.

4. The system according to claim 1, wherein the digital asset is a text digital asset.

5. The system according to claim 4, wherein the computing device is configured to divide the digital asset into multiple parts based on chapters in the digital text asset created by the author of the digital text asset.

6. The system according to claim 1, wherein the digital asset is an artistic visual digital asset.

7. The system according to claim 6, wherein the artistic visual digital asset is selected from the group consisting of photographs, images of paintings, images of drawings, and composite images.

8. The system according to claim 1, wherein the digital asset is an audio digital asset.

9. The system according to claim 8, wherein the audio digital assets are selected from the group consisting of a portion of a music recording, a portion of a voice recording, a portion of a synthesized audio recording, a portion of a soundtrack designed to accompany video, and a portion of a live audio recording.

10. The system according to claim 1, wherein the digital asset is an audio-video digital asset.

11. The system according to claim 10, wherein the audio-video asset is selected from the group consisting of a portion of a film recording, a portion of a television recording, and a portion of a synthesized audiovisual presentation.

12. The system according to claim 1, wherein the asset key comprises a bit sequence configured to be specific to a unique encryption code.

13. The system according to claim 1, wherein the asset key comprises a string configured to be specific to a unique encryption code.

14. The system according to claim 1, wherein the asset key is created using an existing algorithm.

15. The distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system according to claim 1, comprising a plurality of file sharing subsystems that are not located in the same location.

16. The distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system according to claim 1, comprising a plurality of file sharing subsystems configured to be immutable.

17. The decentralized peer-to-peer file sharing system is the system according to claim 16, comprising a blockchain-based persistent file sharing system.

18. The system according to claim 1, wherein the manifest document is configured to include metadata relating to the content of the encrypted portion.

19. The system according to claim 1, wherein the manifest document is encrypted.

20. The system according to claim 1, wherein the promotional code is provided by the user through the use of an existing cryptocurrency wallet.

21. The system according to claim 1, wherein the promotional code is provided by the user through the creation of a new cryptocurrency wallet in a non-custodial manner.

22. The system according to claim 21, wherein the promotional code is provided by the user without providing direct stored access to a raw, unencrypted seed phrase associated with the promotional code.

23. The system according to claim 22, wherein the promotion code is provided by the user in an encrypted form that can only be decrypted by a PIN number known to the user.

24. The system according to claim 23, wherein the PIN number is configured to decode a seed phrase associated with the promotion code and enable the new cryptocurrency wallet to be used by the user.

25. The system according to claim 24, wherein the PIN number is configured to be transiently presented for the purpose of deciphering the seed phrase without storing the PIN number in any memory other than temporary main computing memory.

26. A system for accessing digital assets eligible for promotional redemption by users, a. A client computing system that can be operated by the user, b. A distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system, wherein the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system is operably coupled to the client computing system and is configured to facilitate the construction and use of a digital asset that has undergone a sequence of partitioning into parts, encryption of each of the parts using an asset key, storage of the encrypted parts on the peer-to-peer file sharing system, and creation of a manifest document based on the partitioning, encryption, and storage. Equipped with, A system in which, in response to the presentation of the asset key, the manifest document, and the promotional code provided by the user, the digital asset can be securely reconstructed by the client computing system for use by the user.

27. The client computing system according to claim 26, comprising a personal computing device.

28. The system according to claim 27, wherein the personal computing device is selected from the group consisting of a smartphone, a personal computer, a tablet, a media reader, and a smartwatch.

29. The system according to claim 26, wherein the client computing system is operably coupled to the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system using a network connection.

30. The system according to claim 29, wherein the network connection is a wired or wireless network connection.

31. The system according to claim 26, wherein the computing device is configured to divide the digital asset into a plurality of parts based on a predetermined part size.

32. The system according to claim 26, wherein the computing device is configured to automatically divide the digital asset into multiple parts.

33. The system according to claim 26, wherein the digital asset is a text digital asset.

34. The system according to claim 33, wherein the computing device is configured to divide the digital asset into multiple parts based on chapters in the digital text asset created by the author of the digital text asset.

35. The system according to claim 26, wherein the digital asset is an artistic visual digital asset.

36. The system according to claim 35, wherein the artistic visual digital asset is selected from the group consisting of photographs, images of paintings, images of drawings, and composite images.

37. The system according to claim 26, wherein the digital asset is an audio digital asset.

38. The system according to claim 37, wherein the audio digital assets are selected from the group consisting of a portion of a music recording, a portion of a voice recording, a portion of a synthesized audio recording, a portion of a soundtrack designed to accompany video, and a portion of a live audio recording.

39. The system according to claim 26, wherein the digital asset is an audio-video digital asset.

40. The system according to claim 39, wherein the audio-video asset is selected from the group consisting of a portion of a film recording, a portion of a television recording, and a portion of a synthesized audiovisual presentation.

41. The system according to claim 26, wherein the asset key comprises a bit sequence configured to be specific to a unique encryption code.

42. The system according to claim 26, wherein the asset key comprises a string configured to be specific to a unique encryption code.

43. The system according to claim 26, wherein the asset key is created using an existing algorithm.

44. The distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system according to claim 26, comprising multiple file sharing subsystems that are not located in the same location.

45. The distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system according to claim 26, comprising a plurality of file sharing subsystems configured to be immutable.

46. The decentralized peer-to-peer file sharing system is the system according to claim 45, comprising a blockchain-based persistent file sharing system.

47. The system according to claim 26, wherein the manifest document is configured to include metadata relating to the content of the encrypted portion.

48. The system according to claim 26, wherein the manifest document is encrypted.

49. The system according to claim 26, wherein the promotional code is provided by the user through the use of an existing cryptocurrency wallet.

50. The system according to claim 26, wherein the promotional code is provided by the user through the creation of a new cryptocurrency wallet in a non-custodial manner.

51. The system according to claim 50, wherein the promotional code is provided by the user without providing direct stored access to a raw, unencrypted seed phrase associated with the promotional code.

52. The system according to claim 51, wherein the promotion code is provided by the user in an encrypted form that can only be decrypted by a PIN number known to the user.

53. The system according to claim 52, wherein the PIN number is configured to decode a seed phrase associated with the promotion code and enable the new cryptocurrency wallet to be used by the user.

54. The system according to claim 53, wherein the PIN number is configured to be transiently presented for the purpose of deciphering the seed phrase without storing the PIN number in any memory other than temporary main computing memory.

55. A system for providing secure access to digital assets eligible for promotional redemption by users, A distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system, wherein the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system is operably coupled to a client computing system and is configured to facilitate the construction and use of a digital asset that has undergone a sequence of divisions into parts, encryption of each of the parts using an asset key, storage of the encrypted parts on the peer-to-peer file sharing system, and creation of a manifest document based on the division, encryption, and storage. Equipped with, A system in which, in response to the presentation of the asset key, the manifest document, and the promotional code provided by the user, the digital asset can be securely reconstructed by the client computing system operated by the user.

56. The client computing system according to claim 55, comprising a personal computing device.

57. The system according to claim 56, wherein the personal computing device is selected from the group consisting of a smartphone, a personal computer, a tablet, a media reader, and a smartwatch.

58. The system according to claim 55, wherein the client computing system is operably coupled to the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system using a network connection.

59. The system according to claim 58, wherein the network connection is a wired or wireless network connection.

60. The system according to claim 55, wherein the computing device is configured to divide the digital asset into a plurality of parts based on a predetermined part size.

61. The system according to claim 55, wherein the computing device is configured to automatically divide the digital asset into multiple parts.

62. The system according to claim 55, wherein the digital asset is a text digital asset.

63. The system according to claim 62, wherein the computing device is configured to divide the digital asset into multiple parts based on chapters in the digital text asset created by the author of the digital text asset.

64. The system according to claim 55, wherein the digital asset is an artistic visual digital asset.

65. The system according to claim 64, wherein the artistic visual digital asset is selected from the group consisting of photographs, images of paintings, images of drawings, and composite images.

66. The system according to claim 55, wherein the digital asset is an audio digital asset.

67. The system according to claim 66, wherein the audio digital assets are selected from the group consisting of a portion of a music recording, a portion of a voice recording, a portion of a synthesized audio recording, a portion of a soundtrack designed to accompany video, and a portion of a live audio recording.

68. The system according to claim 55, wherein the digital asset is an audio-video digital asset.

69. The system according to claim 68, wherein the audio-video asset is selected from the group consisting of a portion of a film recording, a portion of a television recording, and a portion of a synthesized audiovisual presentation.

70. The system according to claim 55, wherein the asset key comprises a bit sequence configured to be specific to a unique encryption code.

71. The system according to claim 55, wherein the asset key comprises a string configured to be specific to a unique encryption code.

72. The system according to claim 55, wherein the asset key is created using an existing algorithm.

73. The distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system according to claim 55, comprising a plurality of file sharing subsystems that are not located in the same location.

74. The distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system according to claim 55, comprising a plurality of file sharing subsystems configured to be immutable.

75. The decentralized peer-to-peer file sharing system is the system according to claim 74, comprising a blockchain-based persistent file sharing system.

76. The system according to claim 55, wherein the manifest document is configured to include metadata relating to the content of the encrypted portion.

77. The system according to claim 55, wherein the manifest document is encrypted.

78. The system according to claim 55, wherein the promotional code is provided by the user through the use of an existing cryptocurrency wallet.

79. The system according to claim 55, wherein the promotional code is provided by the user through the creation of a new cryptocurrency wallet in a non-custodial manner.

80. The system according to claim 79, wherein the promotional code is provided by the user without providing direct stored access to a raw, unencrypted seed phrase associated with the promotional code.

81. The system according to claim 80, wherein the promotion code is provided by the user in an encrypted form that can only be decrypted by a PIN number known to the user.

82. The system according to claim 81, wherein the PIN number is configured to decode a seed phrase associated with the promotion code and enable the new cryptocurrency wallet to be used by the user.

83. The system according to claim 82, wherein the PIN number is configured to be transiently presented for the purpose of deciphering the seed phrase without storing the PIN number in any memory other than the temporary main computing memory.

84. A system for providing secure access to digital assets eligible for promotional redemption by users, A computing device configured to encrypt the digital assets using an asset key, and to store the encrypted digital assets on a distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system, wherein, given the access key and the promotional code provided by the user, the digital assets can be securely reconstructed by the user operating the client computing system. A system that includes these features.

85. The system according to claim 84, wherein the computing device is further configured to create an encrypted version of the asset key and to store the encrypted asset key on the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system.

86. The system according to claim 85, wherein the encrypted version of the asset key is created using a publication key.

87. The system according to claim 84, wherein the digital asset is a text digital asset.

88. The system according to claim 87, wherein the text digital asset is an electronic copy of a printed publication.

89. The system according to claim 84, wherein the digital asset is an artistic visual digital asset.

90. The system according to claim 89, wherein the artistic visual digital asset is selected from the group consisting of photographs, images of paintings, images of drawings, and composite images.

91. The system according to claim 84, wherein the digital asset is an audio digital asset.

92. The system according to claim 91, wherein the audio digital asset is selected from the group consisting of a portion of a music recording, a portion of a voice recording, a portion of a synthesized audio recording, a portion of a soundtrack designed to accompany video, and a portion of a live audio recording.

93. The system according to claim 84, wherein the digital asset is an audio-video digital asset.

94. The system according to claim 93, wherein the audio-video asset is selected from the group consisting of a portion of a film recording, a portion of a television recording, and a portion of a synthesized audiovisual presentation.

95. The system according to claim 84, wherein the asset key comprises a bit sequence configured to be specific to a unique encryption code.

96. The system according to claim 84, wherein the asset key comprises a string configured to be specific to a unique encryption code.

97. The system according to claim 84, wherein the asset key is created using an existing algorithm.

98. The distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system according to claim 84, comprising a plurality of file sharing subsystems that are not located in the same location.

99. The distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system according to claim 84, comprising a plurality of file sharing subsystems configured to be immutable.

100. The decentralized peer-to-peer file sharing system is the system according to claim 99, comprising a blockchain-based persistent file sharing system.

101. The system according to claim 84, wherein the promotional code is provided by the user through the use of an existing cryptocurrency wallet.

102. The system according to claim 84, wherein the promotional code is provided by the user through the creation of a new cryptocurrency wallet in a non-custodial manner.

103. The system according to claim 102, wherein the promotional code is provided by the user without providing direct stored access to a raw, unencrypted seed phrase associated with the promotional code.

104. The system according to claim 103, wherein the promotion code is provided by the user in an encrypted form that can only be decrypted by a PIN number known to the user.

105. The system according to claim 104, wherein the PIN number is configured to decode a seed phrase associated with the promotion code and enable the new cryptocurrency wallet to be used by the user.

106. The system according to claim 105, wherein the PIN number is configured to be transiently presented for the purpose of deciphering the seed phrase without storing the PIN number in any memory other than temporary main computing memory.

107. A method for providing secure access to digital assets eligible for promotional redemption by users, To provide a computing device, wherein the computing device is configured to divide the digital asset into multiple parts and encrypt each of the multiple parts using an asset key so that they can be stored on a distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system. Includes, A method wherein the computing device is configured to create a manifest document based on the division of the digital asset and the storage of the portion of the digital asset on the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system, and as a result, the digital asset can be securely reconstructed by the user operating the client computing system, provided that the access key, the manifest document, and the promotional code provided by the user.

108. The method according to claim 107, wherein the computing device is configured to divide the digital asset into a plurality of parts based on a predetermined part size.

109. The method according to claim 107, wherein the computing device is configured to automatically divide the digital asset into a plurality of parts.

110. The method according to claim 107, wherein the digital asset is a text digital asset.

111. The method according to claim 110, wherein the computing device is configured to divide the digital asset into multiple parts based on chapters in the digital text asset created by the author of the digital text asset.

112. The method according to claim 107, wherein the digital asset is an artistic visual digital asset.

113. The method according to claim 112, wherein the artistic visual digital asset is selected from the group consisting of photographs, images of paintings, images of drawings, and composite images.

114. The method according to claim 107, wherein the digital asset is an audio digital asset.

115. The method according to claim 114, wherein the audio digital asset is selected from the group consisting of a portion of a music recording, a portion of a voice recording, a portion of a synthesized audio recording, a portion of a soundtrack designed to accompany video, and a portion of a live audio recording.

116. The method according to claim 107, wherein the digital asset is an audio-video digital asset.

117. The method according to claim 116, wherein the audio-video asset is selected from the group consisting of a portion of a film recording, a portion of a television recording, and a portion of a synthesized audiovisual presentation.

118. The method according to claim 107, wherein the asset key comprises a bit sequence configured to be specific to a unique encryption code.

119. The method according to claim 107, wherein the asset key comprises a string configured to be specific to a unique encryption code.

120. The method according to claim 107, wherein the asset key is created using an existing algorithm.

121. The method according to claim 107, wherein the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system comprises multiple file sharing subsystems that are not located in the same place.

122. The method according to claim 107, wherein the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system comprises a plurality of file sharing subsystems configured to be immutable.

123. The method according to claim 122, wherein the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system comprises a blockchain-based persistent file sharing system.

124. The method according to claim 107, wherein the manifest document is configured to include metadata relating to the content of the encrypted portion.

125. The method according to claim 107, wherein the manifest document is encrypted.

126. The method according to claim 107, wherein the promotional code is provided by the user through the use of an existing cryptocurrency wallet.

127. The method according to claim 107, wherein the promotional code is provided by the user through the creation of a new cryptocurrency wallet in a non-custodial manner.

128. The method of claim 127, wherein the promotional code is provided by the user without providing direct stored access to a raw, unencrypted seed phrase associated with the promotional code.

129. The method of claim 128, wherein the promotion code is provided by the user in an encrypted form that can only be decrypted by a PIN number known to the user.

130. The method according to claim 129, wherein the PIN number is configured to decode a seed phrase associated with the promotional code and enable the new cryptocurrency wallet to be used by the user.

131. The method according to claim 130, wherein the PIN number is configured to be transiently presented for the purpose of deciphering the seed phrase without storing the PIN number in any memory other than temporary main computing memory.

132. A method for users to access digital assets eligible for promotional redemption, a. To provide a client computing system that can be operated by the user, b. To provide a distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system, wherein the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system is operably coupled to the client computing system and is configured to facilitate the construction and use of a digital asset that has been sequenced into parts, the encryption of each of the parts using an asset key, the storage of the encrypted parts on the peer-to-peer file sharing system, and the creation of a manifest document based on the parting, encryption, and storage. Includes, A method wherein, in response to the presentation of the asset key, the manifest document, and the promotional code provided by the user, the digital asset can be securely reconstructed by the client computing system for use by the user.

133. The method according to claim 132, wherein the client computing system comprises a personal computing device.

134. The method according to claim 133, wherein the personal computing device is selected from the group consisting of a smartphone, a personal computer, a tablet, a media reader, and a smartwatch.

135. The method according to claim 132, wherein the client computing system is operably coupled to the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system using a network connection.

136. The method according to claim 135, wherein the network connection is a wired or wireless network connection.

137. The method according to claim 132, wherein the computing device is configured to divide the digital asset into a plurality of parts based on a predetermined part size.

138. The method according to claim 132, wherein the computing device is configured to automatically divide the digital asset into a plurality of parts.

139. The method according to claim 132, wherein the digital asset is a text digital asset.

140. The method according to claim 139, wherein the computing device is configured to divide the digital asset into multiple parts based on chapters in the digital text asset created by the author of the digital text asset.

141. The method according to claim 132, wherein the digital asset is an artistic visual digital asset.

142. The method according to claim 141, wherein the artistic visual digital asset is selected from the group consisting of photographs, images of paintings, images of drawings, and composite images.

143. The method according to claim 132, wherein the digital asset is an audio digital asset.

144. The method according to claim 143, wherein the audio digital asset is selected from the group consisting of a portion of a music recording, a portion of a voice recording, a portion of a synthesized audio recording, a portion of a soundtrack designed to accompany video, and a portion of a live audio recording.

145. The method according to claim 132, wherein the digital asset is an audio-video digital asset.

146. The method according to claim 145, wherein the audio-video asset is selected from the group consisting of a portion of a film recording, a portion of a television recording, and a portion of a synthesized audiovisual presentation.

147. The method according to claim 132, wherein the asset key comprises a bit sequence configured to be specific to a unique encryption code.

148. The method according to claim 132, wherein the asset key comprises a string configured to be specific to a unique encryption code.

149. The method according to claim 132, wherein the asset key is created using an existing algorithm.

150. The method according to claim 132, wherein the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system comprises multiple file sharing subsystems that are not located in the same location.

151. The method according to claim 132, wherein the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system comprises a plurality of file sharing subsystems configured to be immutable.

152. The method according to claim 151, wherein the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system comprises a blockchain-based persistent file sharing system.

153. The method according to claim 132, wherein the manifest document is configured to include metadata relating to the content of the encrypted portion.

154. The method according to claim 132, wherein the manifest document is encrypted.

155. The method according to claim 132, wherein the promotional code is provided by the user through the use of an existing cryptocurrency wallet.

156. The method according to claim 132, wherein the promotional code is provided by the user through the creation of a new cryptocurrency wallet in a non-custodial manner.

157. The method of claim 156, wherein the promotional code is provided by the user without providing direct stored access to the raw, unencrypted seed phrase associated with the promotional code.

158. The method according to claim 157, wherein the promotion code is provided by the user in an encrypted form that can only be decrypted by a PIN number known to the user.

159. The method according to claim 158, wherein the PIN number is configured to decode a seed phrase associated with the promotion code and enable the new cryptocurrency wallet to be used by the user.

160. The method according to claim 159, wherein the PIN number is configured to be transiently presented for the purpose of deciphering the seed phrase without storing the PIN number in any memory other than temporary main computing memory.

161. A method for providing secure access to digital assets eligible for promotional redemption by users, To provide a distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system, the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system being operably coupled to a client computing system and configured to facilitate the construction and use of a digital asset that has undergone a sequence of partitioning into parts, the encryption of each of the parts using an asset key, the storage of the encrypted parts on the peer-to-peer file sharing system, and the creation of a manifest document based on the partitioning, encryption, and storage. Includes, A method wherein, in response to the presentation of the asset key, the manifest document, and the promotional code provided by the user, the digital asset can be securely reconstructed by the client computing system operated by the user.

162. The method according to claim 161, wherein the client computing system comprises a personal computing device.

163. The method according to claim 162, wherein the personal computing device is selected from the group consisting of a smartphone, a personal computer, a tablet, a media reader, and a smartwatch.

164. The method according to claim 161, wherein the client computing system is operably coupled to the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system using a network connection.

165. The method according to claim 164, wherein the network connection is a wired or wireless network connection.

166. The method according to claim 161, wherein the computing device is configured to divide the digital asset into a plurality of parts based on a predetermined part size.

167. The method according to claim 161, wherein the computing device is configured to automatically divide the digital asset into multiple parts.

168. The method according to claim 161, wherein the digital asset is a text digital asset.

169. The method according to claim 168, wherein the computing device is configured to divide the digital asset into multiple parts based on chapters in the digital text asset created by the author of the digital text asset.

170. The method according to claim 161, wherein the digital asset is an artistic visual digital asset.

171. The method according to claim 170, wherein the artistic visual digital asset is selected from the group consisting of photographs, images of paintings, images of drawings, and composite images.

172. The method according to claim 161, wherein the digital asset is an audio digital asset.

173. The method according to claim 172, wherein the audio digital asset is selected from the group consisting of a portion of a music recording, a portion of a voice recording, a portion of a synthesized audio recording, a portion of a soundtrack designed to accompany video, and a portion of a live audio recording.

174. The method according to claim 161, wherein the digital asset is an audio-video digital asset.

175. The method according to claim 174, wherein the audio-video asset is selected from the group consisting of a portion of a film recording, a portion of a television recording, and a portion of a synthesized audiovisual presentation.

176. The method according to claim 161, wherein the asset key comprises a bit sequence configured to be specific to a unique encryption code.

177. The method according to claim 161, wherein the asset key comprises a string configured to be specific to a unique encryption code.

178. The method according to claim 161, wherein the asset key is created using an existing algorithm.

179. The method according to claim 161, wherein the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system comprises multiple file sharing subsystems that are not located in the same location.

180. The method according to claim 161, wherein the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system comprises a plurality of file sharing subsystems configured to be immutable.

181. The method according to claim 180, wherein the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system comprises a blockchain-based persistent file sharing system.

182. The method according to claim 161, wherein the manifest document is configured to include metadata relating to the content of the encrypted portion.

183. The method according to claim 161, wherein the manifest document is encrypted.

184. The method according to claim 161, wherein the promotional code is provided by the user through the use of an existing cryptocurrency wallet.

185. The method according to claim 161, wherein the promotional code is provided by the user through the creation of a new cryptocurrency wallet in a non-custodial manner.

186. The method of claim 185, wherein the promotional code is provided by the user without providing direct stored access to a raw, unencrypted seed phrase associated with the promotional code.

187. The method according to claim 186, wherein the promotion code is provided by the user in an encrypted form that can only be decrypted by a PIN number known to the user.

188. The method according to claim 187, wherein the PIN number is configured to decode a seed phrase associated with the promotion code and enable the new cryptocurrency wallet to be used by the user.

189. The method according to claim 188, wherein the PIN number is configured to be transiently presented for the purpose of deciphering the seed phrase without storing the PIN number in any memory other than temporary main computing memory.

190. A method for providing secure access to digital assets eligible for promotional redemption by users, The present invention provides a computing device configured to encrypt the digital assets using an asset key, store the encrypted digital assets on a distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system, and thereby enable the digital assets to be securely reconstructed by the user operating the client computing system, provided that the access key and the promotional code provided by the user are used. Methods that include...

191. The method according to claim 190, wherein the computing device is further configured to create an encrypted version of the asset key and to store the encrypted asset key on the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system.

192. The method according to claim 191, wherein the encrypted version of the asset key is created using a publication key.

193. The method according to claim 190, wherein the digital asset is a text digital asset.

194. The method according to claim 193, wherein the text digital asset is an electronic copy of a printed publication.

195. The method according to claim 190, wherein the digital asset is an artistic visual digital asset.

196. The method according to claim 195, wherein the artistic visual digital asset is selected from the group consisting of photographs, images of paintings, images of drawings, and composite images.

197. The method according to claim 190, wherein the digital asset is an audio digital asset.

198. The method according to claim 197, wherein the audio digital asset is selected from the group consisting of a portion of a music recording, a portion of a voice recording, a portion of a synthesized audio recording, a portion of a soundtrack designed to accompany video, and a portion of a live audio recording.

199. The method according to claim 190, wherein the digital asset is an audio-video digital asset.

200. The method according to claim 199, wherein the audio-video asset is selected from the group consisting of a portion of a film recording, a portion of a television recording, and a portion of a synthesized audiovisual presentation.

201. The method according to claim 190, wherein the asset key comprises a bit sequence configured to be specific to a unique encryption code.

202. The method according to claim 190, wherein the asset key comprises a string configured to be specific to a unique encryption code.

203. The method according to claim 190, wherein the asset key is created using an existing algorithm.

204. The method according to claim 190, wherein the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system comprises multiple file sharing subsystems that are not located in the same place.

205. The method according to claim 190, wherein the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system comprises a plurality of file sharing subsystems configured to be immutable.

206. The method according to claim 205, wherein the distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system comprises a blockchain-based persistent file sharing system.

207. The method according to claim 190, wherein the promotional code is provided by the user through the use of an existing cryptocurrency wallet.

208. The method according to claim 190, wherein the promotional code is provided by the user through the creation of a new cryptocurrency wallet in a non-custodial manner.

209. The method of claim 208, wherein the promotional code is provided by the user without providing direct stored access to a raw, unencrypted seed phrase associated with the promotional code.

210. The method of claim 209, wherein the promotion code is provided by the user in an encrypted form that can only be decrypted by a PIN number known to the user.

211. The method according to claim 210, wherein the PIN number is configured to decode a seed phrase associated with the promotion code and enable the new cryptocurrency wallet to be used by the user.

212. The method according to claim 211, wherein the PIN number is configured to be transiently presented for the purpose of deciphering the seed phrase without storing the PIN number in any memory other than temporary main computing memory.

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