Master and Copy Token Architecture for Scalable NFT Metadata Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
The challenge of managing and updating non-fungible tokens (NFTs) at scale is exacerbated by the difficulty in efficiently reflecting updates across multiple copies of an NFT linked to a specific digital or physical asset, particularly in contexts involving large files like video and audio content.
Innovation Solution
The proposed solution involves using marketplace services for managing assets and associated NFTs, employing master tokens and copy tokens to streamline metadata updates, and applying segment-based content encryption techniques to efficiently generate unique instances of digital assets.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If multiple copies of NFTs linked to specific digital assets are created, then the quantity of digital assets represented increases, but the difficulty and resource consumption of managing and updating metadata across all copies increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the NFT system into two distinct components: master tokens that store the actual asset data and metadata, and copy tokens that reference the master token. This segmentation allows multiple copy tokens to share a single master token, eliminating the need to duplicate and manage metadata across multiple NFT copies. When updates are needed, only the master token requires modification, and all copy tokens automatically reflect the changes through their reference relationship.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate storage is implemented for different streaming protocols and multiple asset copies, then the adaptability and accessibility of digital content improves, but the storage space and computational resources required increase exponentially
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a reference-based copying mechanism where copy tokens store only a minimal reference to the master token rather than duplicating the entire asset data. This allows the system to support multiple streaming protocols and distribute content across different platforms while requiring minimal additional storage space. The actual asset data remains stored once in the master token, and multiple copy tokens can reference the same master token simultaneously.
3Reliability
If individual NFTs are created for each digital asset copy, then the uniqueness and ownership tracking of each asset improves, but the time and computational resources required for asset management and distribution increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the NFT structure into master tokens and copy tokens, where master tokens contain the actual asset information and ownership data, while copy tokens contain only a reference to the master token. This segmentation enables efficient ownership tracking because all copy tokens point to their parent master token, creating a clear hierarchical relationship that simplifies verification and management operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent establishes the master token as the authoritative source of truth before creating any copy tokens. By pre-defining the asset data and ownership structure in the master token, the system eliminates the need to repeatedly manage and synchronize identical data across multiple NFT copies. This preliminary action significantly reduces the time and computational resources required for asset management operations.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of the disclosed systems and methods provide for the scalable management of digital assets. Assets may be associated with digital tokens which may be used in connection with various disclosed management paradigms. Certain disclosed embodiments may use master and copy tokens associated with an asset, with asset metadata being associated with master tokens and copy tokens including a reference to corresponding master tokens. In this matter, an update in metadata for an asset may involve updating the master token metadata, with the updates being inherited by associated copy tokens referencing the mater token. In addition, segment-based content encryption techniques are presented for generate unique copies of an asset at scale.