Transparent Gemstone Blockchain Storage via Internal Laser Etching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for securely storing and verifying ownership of unique digital assets like non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and cryptocurrencies lack a robust, tamper-proof, and durable solution that can preserve information for extended periods.
Innovation Solution
The method involves etching information, including private keys and addresses, onto the internal surfaces of transparent gemstones, which are then fused together to create a single integrated gemstone, allowing for secure storage and verification using optical character recognition, and can be attached to jewelry or sealed for protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If information is etched on the external surface of a gemstone, then it is easily readable, but it is vulnerable to tampering and damage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent embeds the first gemstone containing etched blockchain information inside a second gemstone, creating a nested structure. This nesting protects the information-bearing gemstone from external tampering while allowing verification through the transparent outer gemstone.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from surface-level information storage to internal volume storage by etching information on the internal surface of the gemstone. This dimensional shift from 2D surface to 3D internal space provides both protection and readability.
2Reliability
If a single gemstone is used to store blockchain information, then the structure is simple, but the information is not sufficiently protected from tampering
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple gemstones into a single integrated unit by fusing the first gemstone (containing information) with the second gemstone (protective enclosure). This merging creates a unified tamper-proof structure while maintaining relative simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The nested arrangement of one gemstone within another provides enhanced security against tampering while maintaining a compact and relatively simple overall structure that can be handled as a single unit.
3Reliability
If information is etched internally within a gemstone, then it is protected from tampering, but it requires specialized equipment to read
Solution Approach 1:
The patent etches information on the internal surface that faces the enclosure interface, creating a localized reading zone. This positioning allows information to be read from the enclosure's external surface while maintaining internal protection, providing different qualities to different locations of the gemstone.
4Ease of operation
If the gemstone enclosure is made transparent, then the information is visible for verification, but it may be more susceptible to environmental damage
Solution Approach 1:
The transparent outer gemstone serves as both a protective enclosure and a viewing window. The nesting structure allows the outer gemstone to protect the inner information-bearing gemstone from environmental damage while its transparency enables visual verification of the etched information.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach provides a durable and secure means to store and verify ownership of digital assets, ensuring the information remains tamper-proof and readable for thousands of years, enhancing the security and longevity of digital ownership records.
Implementation Method 1
A laser may be used to etch the information onto the internal surface of the transparent gemstone
Implementation Method 2
The two transparent gemstones may then be fused together to create a single, integrated transparent gemstone
Data Source
AI summary
A system, method, and computer-readable medium to determine electronically stored data relating to blockchain based on the information etched on internal surfaces of transparent gemstones are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the system includes a tangible token comprising a transparent gemstone, where the transparent gemstone is internally etched with information pertaining to a blockchain, and the information is encapsulated within a perimeter of the transparent gemstone such that the information does not extend beyond the perimeter; and a computing device configured to execute instructions that cause the computing device to read the information, access, via a network and using the information, electronically stored data associated with the information on the blockchain, and present, on a user interface, the electronically stored data accessed on the blockchain.