Blockchain Digital Token Management via Decentralized P2P Networks

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Solution Overview

Problem

Centralized computing systems for managing digital tokens are prone to single points of failure, compromising reliability and security due to their centralized nature.

Innovation Solution

A decentralized peer-to-peer (P2P) network utilizing a blockchain to manage digital tokens through smart contracts, allowing for secure and reliable transfer and exchange of tokens without a central authority.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a centralized computing system is used to manage digital tokens, then the system is easier to operate and control, but the reliability and security deteriorate due to single point of failure

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of controlVSAvoidsystem reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the centralized token management system into multiple distributed nodes in a peer-to-peer network. Each node maintains a copy of the blockchain and can independently validate transactions, eliminating the single point of failure while distributing control across the network.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces smart contracts as intermediary automated programs that mediate token transactions between users. These self-executing contracts encoded on the blockchain eliminate the need for centralized intermediaries while providing reliable and secure transaction management through predetermined rules.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Device complexity

If a centralized computing system is used to manage digital tokens, then the system structure is simpler, but the security deteriorates due to vulnerability to attacks and failures

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem structureVSAvoidsecurity vulnerability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the centralized system into multiple distributed nodes, each maintaining an independent copy of the blockchain. This segmentation ensures that a security breach or failure at one node does not compromise the entire system, as other nodes continue to operate securely.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a secure environment through cryptographic hashing and digital signatures that protect token transactions from tampering and unauthorized access. The immutable blockchain structure provides an inert environment where transaction history cannot be altered, preventing security vulnerabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #39Inert atmosphere (Inert environment)

3Reliability

If smart contracts are executed on a blockchain to transfer tokens, then the security and reliability are enhanced, but the processing time and computational resources increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransaction securityVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses smart contracts to perform preliminary validation and preparation of token transactions before execution. By encoding transaction rules and conditions in advance within the smart contract, the system automatically verifies and processes transactions without requiring time-consuming manual verification or centralized approval processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS11669811B2Blockchain-based digital token utilization
Publication Date: 2023.06.06 BANK OF AMERICA CORP
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AI summary

Methods, systems, and apparatuses for blockchain-based digital token utilization are described herein. Data corresponding to digital tokens may be stored on a blockchain associated with a decentralized peer-to-peer (P2P) network. Smart contracts for collecting digital tokens in exchange for service provider tokens may be deployed to the blockchain. Smart contracts for distributing digital tokens based on credit tokens may be deployed to the blockchain. Through execution of the smart contracts, digital tokens may be utilized by users in various ways.