Send cryptographic currency to email address
US10510053B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q2220/00
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for transaction bitcoin is described. Bitcoin can be sent to an email address. No miner's fee is paid by a host computer system. Hot wallet functionality is provided that transfers values of some Bitcoin addresses to a vault for purposes of security. A private key of a Bitcoin address of the vault is split and distributed to keep the vault secure. Instant exchange allows for merchants and customers to lock in a local currency price. A vault has multiple email addresses to authorize a transfer of bitcoin out of the vault. User can opt to have private keys stored in locations that are under their control. A tip button rewards content creators for their efforts. A bitcoin exchange allows for users to set prices that they are willing to sell or buy bitcoin and execute such trades.
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