The present invention relates to the representation, exchange,
verification and use of information. The embodiments of the present invention enable a fully digitalized shared information reality, i.e. an information fabric where an unlimited number of participants can all access (with
access control) permanently, and where all participants have access to trusted and verifiable information objects. This information fabric is logically complete, follows a universal set of protocols that address all stages of
information exchange and enable a compelling user experience. This specification discloses basic embodiments including how to properly
record, store, transmit and display information in digital form, computational
verification and validation of information, and fundamental concepts in human-information interaction. The present invention teaches that the use of unique digital objects overcomes many of the difficulties and inefficiencies of state-of-the-art
information exchange, enabling the next stage of
digital transformation. Examples covered include next-generation digital documents, universal user and application
programming interfaces for physical objects and devices, and user-friendly digital signatures.