Proof of View Blockchain Verification for NFT Integrity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems lack effective methods for verifying the integrity of online content views, leading to skewed economics for content providers and fraud in non-fungible token (NFT) authenticity and attribution, as well as inadequate protection against unauthorized viewing and copying of NFTs.
Innovation Solution
A Proof of View (PoV) verification system utilizing blockchain technology, including a Non-Fungible Token smart contract module and a Proof of View smart contract module, to generate and verify event hashes, ensuring transparent and tamper-proof recording of content views and NFT metadata on a blockchain.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional view counting systems are used, then content providers are compensated based on view numbers, but the views are often faked or manipulated leading to skewed economics
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a blockchain as an intermediary verification layer between content delivery and view counting. The blockchain records verified view events with cryptographic proofs, acting as a mediator that prevents direct manipulation of view counts while maintaining the compensation mechanism. This intermediary structure ensures that only legitimate views are counted and compensated.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces conventional mechanical view tracking systems with a cryptographic verification system. Instead of relying on server logs and analytics that can be manipulated, the system uses blockchain cryptography to verify and record view events. This substitution of the underlying verification mechanism eliminates the possibility of faking views while maintaining transparent compensation.
2Reliability
If blockchain verification is implemented for content views, then view integrity is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the verification process into distinct modular components: content delivery system, view event generation module, blockchain verification module, and compensation system. Each component handles a specific aspect of verification independently, making the overall complex system manageable and maintainable. The segmentation allows for targeted optimization of each module without affecting the entire system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses cryptographic hashes and digital signatures as copies of the verification data stored on the blockchain. Instead of storing all raw view data, the system stores condensed cryptographic representations (hashes) that can be verified without accessing the full data. This copying approach reduces the complexity of data handling while maintaining verification integrity.
3Loss of information
If NFTs are used for content ownership, then author rights and attribution are improved, but fraud and unauthorized viewing increase without verification
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces blockchain verification as an intermediary layer between NFT issuance and content access. The blockchain records and verifies NFT transactions and content viewing events, acting as a mediator that prevents fraud while enabling proper attribution. This intermediary verification ensures that only authorized actions are recorded and compensated.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the blockchain continuously monitors and verifies NFT-related transactions and content access events. The system provides feedback by recording verified actions and rejecting unauthorized attempts, creating a closed-loop verification system that prevents fraud while maintaining clear attribution for legitimate uses.
4Ease of manufacture
If image links in NFTs are stored conventionally, then NFT creation is simple, but content availability becomes invalid over time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces blockchain as an intermediary storage and verification system for NFT content links. Instead of relying on conventional HTTP links that can become invalid, the blockchain stores and verifies content availability, acting as a mediator that ensures long-term persistence. The blockchain's immutable nature guarantees that content links remain valid and accessible over time.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary verification and recording of content availability on the blockchain at the time of NFT creation. The system performs preliminary actions by storing cryptographic proofs of content existence and linking them to the NFT metadata. This preliminary action ensures that content will be available in the future, as the blockchain record serves as a permanent verification of both the link and its validity.
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AI summary
A Proof of View verification system is disclosed. The Proof of View verification system has a Non-Fungible Token smart contract module, comprising computer-executable code stored in non-volatile memory, a Proof of View smart contract module, comprising computer-executable code stored in non-volatile memory, a processor, and a verifier network. The Non-Fungible Token smart contract module, the Proof of View smart contract module, the processor, and the verifier network are configured to transfer a data of a non-fungible token to the Non-Fungible Token smart contract module and generate an event metadata based on the data of the non-fungible token, transfer the event metadata to the Proof of View smart contract module, and generate an event hash using the verifier network and transferring the event hash from the verifier network to the Proof of View smart contract module.